Statement on banking reform
15 June 2012 (updated on 15 June 2012)
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, made a statement in the House of Commons on Thursday 14 June on banking reform.
Banking reform
The Government has published a White Paper on banking reform along with a consultation on its proposals for implementing the recommendations of the Independent Commission on Banking. Further information on the consultation and a copy of the White Paper can be found on the HM Treasury website.
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ed Balls, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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- Parliament TV: Statement on banking reform
- Commons Hansard: Statement on banking reform
- Topics: Financial institutions
- Parliamentary news: Financial institutions
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