Closed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost Disclosure Debate

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Closed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost Disclosure

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering Excerpts
Monday 24th March 2025

(4 days, 23 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness McIntosh of Pickering Portrait Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Con)
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Does the Minister share my concern about what has happened to investment trusts over the past six to 12 months? What is the Government’s policy regarding saving?

Lord Livermore Portrait Lord Livermore (Lab)
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Yes, I do share the noble Baroness’s concern, which is exactly why we have done all the things that I have set out so far in this Answer. The Government’s policy regarding saving is that we think it is a good thing and we want to encourage more of it.