Young People: Personal Finances

Lord Tomlinson Excerpts

Thursday 7th February 2013 Lords Chamber

[Lord Nash]

I note the noble Lord’s comments. We have met with a wide range of SEN groups in formulating our plans. Appropriate adjustments will be made to exams for pupils in that category.

[Lord Tomlinson]

Does the Minister agree with me that, on the basis of the Question from the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, and with the emphasis that he has placed on the continuing development of these financial skills, one day a young person who might aspire to become Prime Minister might know the difference between debt and deficit?

[Lord Nash]

I would like to think that day has arrived but I note the noble Lord’s comments.