§ Mr. HawkinsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the Government's policy on the functionality of secondary markets in financial services; and what plans he has to ensure that consumers are made aware of the existence of secondary markets in financial services. [85124]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 24 May 1999]: The Government aim to ensure that all parts of the financial services markets operate as efficiently and fairly as possible. The Financial Services and Markets Bill will give the Financial Services Authority a statutory objective of consumer protection and public awareness.