Oral QuestionDepartment for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

What recent discussions he has had with representatives from those business sectors most affected by the covid-19 outbreak.

Tabled: 23 September 2020Answered: 29 September 2020

Asked by

Jeff Smith

LabourManchester Withington

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Answer from Hansard

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Lucy Rigby)

We published the financial inclusion strategy last month, outlining ambitious measures that will improve financial inclusion right across the country. I am very grateful to my hon. Friend for her advocacy on this issue through the all-party parliamentary group on debt and financial inclusion. In line with the priorities outlined by the APPG, the strategy champions inclusive design to make products more accessible, increases debt advice capacity and supports financial independence for survivors of economic abuse.