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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Monday, 6 December 2010.


Banking: Bank of Ireland

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was their role in the appointment of the chairman of the Bank of Ireland; and when the appointment took place.
Answer

Appointments to the board of the Governor and the Company of the Bank of Ireland (the Bank of Ireland) are a matter for the Bank of Ireland and Irish regulatory authorities, where applicable. HM Government do not have a role. Bank of Ireland (UK) board appointments are a matter for the company and must meet the Financial Services Authority’s approved persons requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4403; 723 c1-2WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Directors Bank of Ireland Recruitment
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk