Queen's speech considers mortgage market

Summary:

Legislation to offer greater support for working families by extending maternity benefits

* Measures to introduce more choice and diversity in healthcare provision

* Legislation to reform support for housing costs.

* A Bill to establish benefits which will facilitate a return to employment, while offering long-term support for those unable to work.

* Long-term reform to provide sustainable income for those in retirement.

* A Bill to improve protection of consumers by bringing home reversion plans within the scope of the Financial Services Authority.

* Legislation to modernise charity law.

* Commitment to achieving sustainable development and supporting rural services.

* Legislation to help reduce casualties on the roads.

* Updating of consumer credit law to provide greater protection for consumers and to create a fairer, more competitive credit market.