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Proceeding contribution from Stuart Bell (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 18 February 2008. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Northern Rock.


Northern Rock

The Chancellor is perfectly right to refer to the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the United States and the ongoing difficulties in the financial markets. Against that background over the past five months, has he not ensured financial stability, prevented contagion, defended the interests not only of the taxpayer, but of Northern Rock's depositors and savers, and provided guarantees that have not been called upon? Given that fact, will he ensure that temporary ownership is also prudent ownership and does not fall within the time scales of our 24-hour news media?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
472 c29 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Compensation Banks Public appointments Public sector Nationalisation Sales Shareholders Northern Rock Northern Rock Foundation
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk