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Written question asked by Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay (Liberal Democrat), 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 was the amount of excess regulatory capital within Northern Rock above the required 10 per cent tier 1 core capital ratio at the date on which its sale to Virgin Money was agreed.
Answer

As reported in Northern Rock plc's half year results 2011, Northern Rock plc held tier 1 capital of £1.12 billion as at 30 June 2011. Northern Rock plc had a tier 1 capital ratio of 34.5 per cent as at 30 June 2011.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13714; 733 c108-9WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Finance Sales Northern Rock plc Virgin Money
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk