Written question asked by David Gauke (Conservative) on Monday, 16 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 October 2006. It was answered by Ed Balls (Labour) on Thursday, 19 October 2006 on behalf of the Treasury.
Professor Tim Besley
- Question
- To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what involvement the Economic Secretary to the Treasury had in the appointment process of Professor Tim Besley to the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England.
- Answer
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Section 13 (4) of the Bank of England Act 1998 states that members of the Monetary Policy Committee shall be appointed by the Chancellor only if he is satisfied that the person has knowledge or experience which is likely to be relevant to the Committee’s functions.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 95304; 450 c1422W;450 c1428W
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Public appointments Monetary Policy Committee Besley, Tim
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