HC Deb 31 July 1998 vol 317 cc679-80W
Mr. Love

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will commission research into the use of equity release mechanisms to assist elderly home owners to unlock additional income in retirement; and if he will make a statement. [53906]

Dawn Primarolo

We have no plans to commission any such research. However, the issue of equity release is currently being considered on a cross-departmental basis.