Child Trust Fund

Stephen Williams
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations the Government have made to Child Trust Fund operators requesting that they provide ethical investment options.

Ed Balls
The Child Trust Fund has been specifically designed to allow ethical investments. Details of the providers offering ethical investment options are available in the Child Trust Fund information booklet. The choice of provider is a decision for each individual.

Mr. Hoyle
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many families in Chorley have taken out child trust funds; and if he will make a statement.

Ed Balls
I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Hendon (Mr. Dismore) on 30 October 2006, Official Report, columns 226-27W.