§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with the Bank of England concerning the Johnson Matthey Bankers group; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian StewartNone. The statement to the House on 17 December by my right hon. Friend announced a full review of the present arrangements for banking supervision in the light of the Johnson Matthey Bankers affair. That review is still in progress and a further announcement at this stage would therefore not be appropriate.
§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from Gomba Group Incorporated about payments due from that group to Johnson Matthey; what response he has made; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian StewartMy right hon. Friend has received no representations from the Gomba Group International about payments due from that group to Johnson Matthey Bankers Ltd.