HC Deb 08 January 2002 vol 377 c814W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer on how many occasions since 1971 the Treasury has exercised its powers under section 4 of the Bank of England Act 1946 to give directions to the Bank of England. [24548]

Ruth Kelly

The Treasury has on no occasion since 1971 exercised its powers under section 4 of the Bank of England Act 1946 to give directions to the Bank of England.