HC Deb 25 May 1999 vol 332 c140W
Mr. Loughton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has held with the International Organisation of Securities Commissions on the relocation of its headquarters to the United Kingdom. [85126]

Ms Hewitt

[holding answer 24 May 1999]: The application procedure involved cities rather than Governments applying to host the IOSCO headquarters. The Corporation of London's bid was supported by the Prime Minister and by Treasury Ministers.