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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 June 2005.


Bank of Scotland

Question
Whether they are responding to the request by Lord Laird on 24 May (Official Report, col. 410) for an official investigation of loans made by the Bank of Scotland, whether in Belfast or elsewhere.
Answer

The Government have not initiated an investigation of loans made by the Bank of Scotland. The direction of operations and investigations when criminal activity is suspected is a matter for the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
241; 672 c179WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Subjects
Criminal investigation Belfast IRA Northern Ireland Loans Bank of Scotland