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Money Advice Service and StepChange Debt Charity give evidence on financial exclusion

18 October 2016

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StepChange Debt Charity give evidence to the Select Committee on Financial Exclusion alongside the Chief Executive of The Money Advice Service. Topics include public financial guidance, the welfare advice sector and Government Policy, including the 'Help to Save' scheme.

Witnesses

Tuesday 18 October, Committee Room 2A, Palace of Westminster

At 10.40am

  • Francis McGee, Director of External Affairs, StepChange Debt Charity
  • Caroline Rookes, Chief Executive, Money Advice Service

Possible questions

  • Is it possible to differentiate between prevention and response in debt and money advice work?
  • Does the Government have a leadership role to play in addressing financial exclusion?
  • Are any new initiatives required to improve the delivery of financial education within primary and secondary schools?
  • How effective is Government policy, such as the proposed Help to Save scheme in building financial resilience, and are further policy interventions required?

Further information

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