§ Mr.HowardTo ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate of cost for the saving gateway and child trust fund is factored into his public finance projections. [85541]
§ Ruth Kelly[holding answer 5 December 2002]: Funding for the Saving Gateway in the pilot phase is included within current spending plans. Consistent with the Code for Fiscal Stability, the public finances projections presented in the Pre-Budget Report do not take account of measures proposed for consultation, including the Child Trust Fund, or other proposals where final decisions have yet to be taken, including the details of the Saving Gateway.