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Proceeding contribution from Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 13 January 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Saving Gateway Accounts Bill.


Saving Gateway Accounts Bill

This important measure is intended to get people on low incomes to start saving and my party supports it, but in the pilot schemes, what percentage of those eligible actually took advantage of the opportunities being presented? Many of the folks who will be covered by the Bill probably find it hard enough to make ends meet day to day, so what lessons have been learned about what needs to be done to encourage eligible people to take up the opportunities being offered?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
486 c138 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Bank services Advisory services Credit unions Building societies Eligibility Financial services Financial institutions Interest rates Pilot schemes Personal savings Low incomes Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Saving gateway
Legislation
Saving Gateway Accounts Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk