UK Commissioner Lord Hill appears before Lords EU Committee
3 February 2015
On 3 February 2015, the EU Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, will appear before the House of Lords EU Economic and Financial Affairs Committee.
Commissioner Hill will be asked about his proposals for a Capital Markets Union, what does this involve? What are the problems that need to be addressed? What is the timetable for its introduction?
The Commissioner will also be asked about his other key priorities, about the Commission’s growth agenda and the European Investment Plan. He will also be asked about recent events, including the outcome of the Greek elections and the ECB’s decision to launch Quantitative Easing (QE).
Witness
Tuesday 3 February 2015, Committee Room 3, Palace of Westminster
At 10.30am:
- Lord Hill of Oareford, Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Likely questions
- What are your priorities for your term as Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union?
- What are the main objectives of a Capital Markets Union, what are the problems that need to be addressed, and what are its key components? Is it a new slogan describing an old idea?
- What is the proposed timescale for this project? How do you intend to measure the project's success?
- What regulatory or administrative barriers are preventing a truely integrated capital market in Europe?
- How is the new Commission structure operating in practice? Can you describe how you are working with the Vice President and other Commissioners in your project team?