§ Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknishasked 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.