HC Deb 12 November 1992 vol 213 c969W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the Government were first informed of the costs of the liquidation of BCCI.

Mr. Nelson

I was first informed of the costs of the liquidation on 5 November.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the Economic Secretary to the Treasury last met Mr. Brian Smouha of the liquidator of BCCI; and what was the purpose of the meeting.

Mr. Nelson

I met Mr. Smouha on 5 November. The purpose of the meeting was to acquaint myself with developments on the liquidation of BCCI in advance of the debate in the House on 6 November,Official Report, columns 523–94.