HC Deb 22 April 1999 vol 329 c619W
Mr. Field

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact on friendly societies of the introduction of(a) individual savings accounts, (b) individual learning accounts and (c) stakeholder pensions. [81693]

Ms Hewitt

Given their traditional roots and financial expertise, friendly societies are well placed to take advantage of the opportunities offered by individual savings accounts, individual learning accounts and stakeholder pensions.