HL Deb 23 June 1997 vol 580 c148WA
Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish

asked Her Majesty's Government:

On what dates the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England will be meeting, and how soon after each meeting the minutes will be published.

The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Simon of Highbury)

The Bank has announced the dates of the Monetary Policy Committee meetings up to the end of 1997: 9/10 July, 6/7 August, 10/11 September, 8/9 October, 5/6 November, and 3/4 December. The minutes, including a record of any vote, will be published within six weeks of each meeting.