HC Deb 09 December 2002 vol 396 c92W
Mr. Stephen O'Brien

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what measures he plans to introduce to improve the savings ratio in the short-term. [85962]

Ruth Kelly

The Government's strategy for promoting saving is focused onimproving the environment for saving; creating the right incentives for saving; and empowering individuals by providing greater financial information, improved access to honest and straightforward advice, and simpler, easier to understand savings products. The pre-Budget report included statements on the progress of the Government's saving policies.