HC Deb 26 June 1980 vol 987 cc316-7W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is satisfied with the adequacy of disclosure by the banks of their operations.

Mr. Lawson

I am satisfied that the Bank of England has adequate powers to obtain the necessary information from institutions authorised under the Banking Act to enable it to carry out its supervisory functions under that Act.