§ Ms. MowlamTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, following the collapse of Chancery plc, he has any plans to conduct a further review of the United Kingdom banking regulations.
§ Mr. MaplesNo.
§ Ms. MowlamTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what criteria are followed in determining whether persons are fit and proper for the purposes of controlling banking operations.
§ Mr. MaplesThe criteria for determining whether persons are fit and proper for the purposes of controlling banking operations are set out in schedule 3 of the Banking Act 1987 and are explained further in the statement of principles on section 16 of the Act.