MPs have continued to heap criticism on the Money Advice Service (MAS), with questions being raised about the lack of focus in its role.
Appearing before MPs on a Treasury Select Committee sub-committee, Gillian Guy, chief executive of the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), was asked today about her views on the MAS. Opening with a question about what Guy thought the role of the MAS was, Conservative MP Jesse Norman said: "As far as I can see it is a quango in search of a role." Although the CAB has been supportive of the existence and aims of the MAS, Guy suggested its had not correctly prioritised its budget, with about £20m going on marketing. "The fundamental issue is the focus of the MAS, which is building a new bra...
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