HC Deb 10 May 1999 vol 331 c59W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what reasons only fee-based financial advisers are permitted to describe themselves as independent. [83553]

Ms Hewitt

Financial advisers are permitted to describe themselves as independent so long as they offer products from any provider. Their independence or otherwise is determined by the polarisation rules, not by their reward structure.