To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer who the chair is of the Financial Inclusion Taskforce; what his or her remuneration is; and how much they have claimed in expenses since appointment. (115392)

The Chair of the Financial Inclusion Taskforce is Brian Pomeroy, CBE. All members of the Financial Inclusion Taskforce, including the Chair, are unremunerated for the considerable time and effort they spend on Taskforce matters. The Taskforce budget includes a provision for reasonable travel and subsistence expenses incurred by members on Taskforce business. Expenses claimed by members since the inception of the Taskforce in February 2005 have been minimal.