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Written question asked by Derek Conway (Independent Conservative) on Thursday, 19 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2009. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2009 on behalf of the Treasury.


Banks: Ireland

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with his Irish counterpart on (a) the level of protection for UK citizens with deposits in Irish banks and (b) contingency plans in the event of failure of Irish banks.
Answer

Treasury Ministers and officials have discussions with a wide variety of organisations and international partners. As was the case with previous Administrations, it is not the Government's practice to provide details of all such discussions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
490 c628W;490 c624W; 266258
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Banks Republic of Ireland
Link
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