HC Deb 17 October 1991 vol 196 cc193-4W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister how many meetings he has had with the Governor of the Bank of England concerning BCCI over the last (i) 12 months and (ii) 24 months.

Mr. MacGregor

I have been asked to reply.

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister meets the Governor of the Bank of England from time to time to discuss a variety of matters.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister when he was last briefed by the Bank of England about the events surrounding BCCI.

Mr. MacGregor

I have been asked to reply.

The Bank of England and the Treasury have kept my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister in touch with developments over the recess.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister if he will meet a delegation of hon. Members to discuss the effects of the closure of BCCI on depositors and staff.

Mr. MacGregor

I have been asked to reply.

My hon. the Economic Secretary has kept closely in touch with developments in the BCCI case, and has seen a number of delegations representing those affected as have the Chancellor and the Governor. If hon. Members wish to make further representations to the Government on these issues the Economic Secretary stands ready to receive a delegation.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister if he has any plans to give evidence to the Bingham inquiry.

Mr. MacGregor

I have been asked to reply.

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has already made it clear that he will give evidence to the Bingham inquiry if asked to do so.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister how many representations he has received from members of the public or depositors of BCCI.

Mr. MacGregor

I have been asked to reply.

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has received a large number of representations.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister when he was told that the restructuring plans for BCCI would not go ahead.

Mr. MacGregor

I have been asked to reply.

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister was informed of the contents of the press statement issued by the majority shareholders on 3 October, shortly before it was released.