§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the cities in which regional agents who monitor the economy for the Bank of England are based in(a) England, (b) Scotland and (c) Wales. [10429]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightThe Bank has regional agents in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Winchester. There is additionally an agent in London, covering the south-east. In Scotland there is an agent in Glasgow. There is no agent in Wales. The Bank is currently reviewing its agencies, with a view to enhancing their coverage and profile in the regions.