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Written question asked by Lord Myners (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Monday, 5 December 2011.


Banking: Northern Rock

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what arrangement was made with the private equity purchasers of Northern Rock plc to claw back further amounts in the event of a future sale of Northern Rock plc, and how this relates to partial sales or sales of an interest in an entity owning an interest in the share capital of Northern Rock plc or Virgin Money.
Answer

The deal is structured so that the Government can benefit from any potential upside. The Government will receive the first £50 million to £80 million profit if the business is partially or wholly sold.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13677; 733 c108WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Sales Northern Rock plc Virgin Money
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk