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Written question asked by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 19 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 January 1998. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will ensure that pre-paid funerals are subject to regulation by the new Financial Services Authority. - (Holding answer 21 January 1998).
Answer

Mr. Caplin: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will ensure that pre-paid funerals are subject to regulation by the new Financial Services Authority. [24800] Mr. Nigel Griffiths: [holding answer 21 January 1998]: The Government plan to ensure that consumers who purchased their funerals in advance are adequately protected. I am urgently considering how this can best be achieved.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24800; 305 c269W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Consumers Funerals Financial Services Authority Protection Funeral payments