§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the European Securities Committee is next due to meet; whether representatives of the Scottish Executive(a) have been and (b) are members of it; and if he will make a statement. [70903]
§ Ruth KellyThe European Securities Committee is next due to meet on 19 and 20 September 2002. The UK is represented by an official from HM Treasury. Financial regulation is not a devolved matter. Representatives of the Scottish Executive have not attended the Committee.