HC Deb 16 June 1997 vol 296 c46W
Ms Abbott

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make inquiries into the reason for the delay in the introduction by the London Stock Exchange of order-driven share trading; and if he will make a statement. [3211]

Mrs. Liddell

The timing of the introduction of order-driven trading in FTSE-100 shares is a matter for the London Stock Exchange subject to the approval of the Securities and Investments Board. I am advised that 20 October remains the Stock Exchange's planned starting date.