«That this House notes that young people today grow up in an increasingly complex
financial world requiring them to make difficult decisions for the
future, often without the necessary level of
financial literacy; believes that
financial education will help address the national problem of irresponsible borrowing and personal insolvency and that teaching people about budgeting and personal finance will help equip the workforce with the necessary skills to succeed in business and drive forward economic growth; further believes that the country has a duty to equip its young people properly through
education to make informed
financial decisions; and calls on the Government to consider the provision of
financial education as part of the current curriculum review.»
His most recent move in the student loan struggle involves introducing legislation to improve student borrower
financial literacy; after the house passed the bill, he was pleased that «students [will] have the tools they need to make well - informed decisions for their college
education and
future.»