Financial capability and education discussed by Committee
5 July 2016
On Tuesday 5 July, the Select Committee on Financial Exclusion holds two evidence sessions. The first session focuses on the causes and effects of financial exclusion and the provision of support to help individuals to develop financial capability. The second session considers the needs of young people in terms of financial education.
Witnesses
Tuesday 5 July, Committee Room 2A, Palace of Westminster
At 10.40am
- Joanna Elson, Chief Executive, Money Advice Trust
At 11.40am
- Guy Rigden, Chief Executive, MyBnk
- Russell Winnard, Head of Programme and Services (Financial Education), Young Enterprise
Possible questions
- What are the causes of financial exclusion and who is most affected by it?
- How should we define financial capability and what role does it play in financial exclusion?
- How should the nation's financial capability be monitored? What do children and young people require in terms of financial literacy and education, and to what extent are these needs being met?
- What has been the impact of the inclusion of personal finance education in the National Curriculum?
Further information
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