Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Higgins (Conservative). It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003.

---

McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question

Whether there is any restriction on Lord Penrose's inquiry into Equitable Life from making a recommendation that compensation should be paid to anyone found to have suffered as a result of failure of regulatory agencies to protect the interests of policyholders.

---

Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

654 c2041-2 

Session

2002-03

Oral question type

Lead

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

Disclosure of information Compensation Inquiries Insurance companies Equitable Life Assurance Society Standards Regulation Treasury Equitable Life Independent Inquiry