Written question asked by Lord Corbett of Castle Vale , in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 1997. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: If he will make it his policy to ensure that small investors are directly represented on the re-formed Securities and Investment Board. - (Holding answer 9 July 1997).

Answer: Mr. Corbett: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make it his policy to ensure that small investors are directly represented on the re-formed Securities and Investment Board. [7363] Mrs. Liddell: [holding answer 9 July 1997]: The Government has made clear its intention that the new financial regulator should be credible to investors and accountable to the public. Details of the composition of its board have yet to be determined.

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