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Written question asked by Alexander Stafford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 April 2023. It was answered by Andrew Griffith (Conservative) on Monday, 17 April 2023 on behalf of the Treasury.


Funerals: Pre-payment

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on regulation of the funeral plans sector.

Answer

In January 2021, the government legislated to bring all pre-paid funeral plan providers and intermediaries within the regulatory remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from 29 July 2022. This has ensured that 1.6 million funeral plan customers are, for the first time, protected by compulsory and robust regulation.

Throughout this process, the government has worked very closely with the FCA to ensure that the regulation of the sector is proportionate and effective. The government and the FCA continue to engage regularly as we monitor the implementation of regulation in this sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
176716
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Funerals Regulation Pre-payment
Link
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