HC Deb 19 September 2003 vol 410 c1083W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will set out the timetable for mandatory electronic reporting required for all businesses regulated by the Financial Services Authority. [131257]

Ruth Kelly

The matter raised in this question is the responsibility of the Financial Services Authority. The FSA will be writing to the hon. Member.

Mr. Stephen O'Brien

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he has taken since 1997 to reduce fraud in the financial services industry in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement. [131385]

Ruth Kelly

The Financial Services Authority has been established to regulate the financial services industry effectively, and has been given a specific statutory objective to reduce the potential for financial firms to be used for financial crime, including fraud.