HC Deb 22 July 1991 vol 195 c375W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 17 July, what was the actual date on which he was told of the fraud.

The Prime Minister

I was informed on 28 June.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 17 July, what action he took, with regard to BCCI, following the information given to him that there was fraud.

The Prime Minister

The action, following the uncovering of the widespread fraud, was for the Bank of England, using its statutory powers. The Government entirely supported the action they proposed to take.