§ Mr. FrenchTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he intends to take as a result of his meeting with representatives of the high street banks, on 11 December; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nelson[holding answer 15 December 1992]: My right hon. Friend the Chancellor did not meet with the representatives of the high street banks on 11 December, but he plans to do so over the next few days.