Written question asked by Lord Howard of Rising (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Myners (Labour) on Thursday, 7 May 2009.

Banking: Royal Bank of Scotland

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the answer by Lord Myners on 28 April (Official Report, House of Lords, col. 107) that Sir Fred Goodwin employed someone at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) headquarters solely to ensure that banknotes dispensed from ATMs in that building bore his signature, who advised Lord Myners about this employee's duties; when Lord Myners was given that advice; and at whose request the advice was provided.

Answer: Treasury Ministers receive advice and input on a wide range of issues, from a variety of individuals and organisations in the public and private sectors, as part of the process of policy development and analysis. As was the case with previous Administrations, it is not the Government's practice to provide details of advice given to the Treasury.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3278; 710 c131-2WA
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Banking: Scotland
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
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Tuesday, 28 April 2009
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Subjects: Bank notes Cash dispensing Royal Bank of Scotland Goodwin, Fred
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