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Proceeding contribution from Mark Hoban (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 21 November 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Northern Rock.


Northern Rock

My hon. Friend makes an important point. We have studied the Treasury Committee's reports on competition carefully. We agree with him that competition is vital to improve outcomes for consumers, whether they be business or personal; and, to the extent that divestments of banks help to deliver improved competition, that is something to be welcomed and borne in mind. There are other areas where we can look to improve competition in the banking sector. The Independent Commission on Banking has made its proposals, and we will respond to them in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
536 c30 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Government shareholding Sales Northern Rock plc Virgin Money
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk