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Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Thursday, 17 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. It was answered by Emma Reynolds (Labour) on Friday, 25 April 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Bank of England

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the merits of the Bank of England paying interest on reserve accounts maintained by commercial banks.

Answer

The Bank of England has operational independence from the government to carry out its statutory responsibilities for monetary policy and financial stability. Monetary policy, including quantitative easing, is the responsibility of the independent Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England.

There are no plans to change the way reserves are remunerated at the Bank of England. The government continues to support the Bank to bring inflation in line with its target, including by managing the public finances responsibly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
46674
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Bank of England Interest rates Bank reserves
Link
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