Pupils should be given books on savings and debt, say Tories

Schools should be given free textbooks so they can teach children about personal finance.

The Scottish Conservatives want to see a recently-launched English initiative to help pupils learn about savings and debt rolled out in Scotland.

The party said the Scottish government could look at offering funding for the scheme alongside businesses.

But the government said there are “a range of resources available” to teach financial education.

Tory economy spokesman Dean Lockhart said: “It’s essential our young people learn about all aspects of personal finance.

“It will improve their own education,…

Pupils should be given books on savings and debt, say Tories – BBC News