§ Sir Peter TapsellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the individuals, firms and financial institutions to which gold was sold by the Bank of England in auctions conducted since 1 January 1997; and if he will show in each case the amount of gold sold. [151040]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonDetails of individuals, firms and financial institutions to which gold was sold are commercially confidential. Information on entitlement to bid is set out in the Bank of England's "Information Memorandum: HM Government's Gold Auction Programme 2000–01", published on 3 March 2000, copies of which are in the Library.
§ Sir Peter TapsellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the individuals, firms and financial institutions to which the Bank of England loaned and leased gold between 1995 and 1999; and if he will show in each case the amount of gold loaned or leased. [151039]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonDetails of individuals, firms and financial institutions to which gold was loaned and leased are commercially confidential.