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Statement to announce the outcome of the consultation on the draft Building Societies Bill.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 November 1996
Reference
3219; 284 c539-41W
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on misregistration, misallocation and Pensions Bill.
Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
13 July 1995
Reference
263 c1080
House
House of Commons
What representations HMT has received about registration of gilts. -
Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
13 July 1995
Reference
263 c1080
House
House of Commons

What proposals he has to enhance consumer protection in the television rental industry.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
4 July 1995
Reference
263 c148W
House
House of Commons

Pursuant to his Answer of 18th April, Official Report, 258 column 37W, if he will review the custody controls in relation to the Central Gilts Office accounts in order to reduce the risk of misappropriation or misdescription of gilt edge securities registered at the Bank of England.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
4 July 1995
Reference
263 c113-4W
House
House of Commons

What assessment he has made of the risk and extent of speculative movement of funds in connection with possible takeovers or conversions of building societies, and the duties of boards of societies in such circumstances.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 May 1995
Reference
260 c306W
House
House of Commons

What steps he is taking to ensure that insurance company orphan funds accrue to policy holders. - Ref to 255 c362-3W.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 May 1995
Reference
259 c543W
House
House of Commons

If he will amend the Government Stock Regulations 1965 to reduce the risk of gilt edged securities that are owned by pension funds trustees and are registered in a central gilts office account at the Bank of England being vulnerable to misappropriation or erroneous misallocation by the account holder.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 April 1995
Reference
258 c37W;258 c36-7W
House
House of Commons

When he proposes to publish the SIB review of financial regulation. - Ref to 225 c540-2W.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
7 June 1993
Reference
226 c41W
House
House of Commons

What plans he has to increase the transparency of (a) Ofgas, (b) Oftel and (c) Offer.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 February 1993
Reference
218 c722W;218 c718W
House
House of Commons

What plans he has to review the powers and accountability of (a) Ofgas, (b) Oftel and (c) Offer; & what representations he has received concerning the powers & accountability of Offer; Oftel & Ofgas.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 February 1993
Reference
218 c722W;218 c718W
House
House of Commons

What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regulators of the privatised utilities.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 February 1993
Reference
218 c722W;218 c718-9W
House
House of Commons

What representations he has received from the clearing banks concerning the proposed formation of the Personal Investment Authority; & what representations concerning the formation of the proposed personal investment authority.

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
12 November 1992
Reference
213 c969W;213 c967W
House
House of Commons
What representations he has received concerning reform of financial services regulation.
Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
9 July 1992
Reference
211 c465
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
9 July 1992
Reference
211 c465
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary urging reform of credit reference agencies giving creditworthiness information by address rather than individual.
Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
6 December 1989
Reference
163 c306;163 c298
House
House of Commons
What measures DTI is taking to ensure that prospective borrowers are aware of their rights & duties under consumer credit legislation.
Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
6 December 1989
Reference
163 c306;163 c298
House
House of Commons

Statement on proposed safeguards for consumers contained in proposals for privatisation of the water industry. - Includes fact that copies of draft regulations guaranteed standards scheme & Govt's leaflet "Customer Standards & Consumer Rights" to be placed in Library. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
26 April 1989
Reference
151 c580W;151 c578W
House
House of Commons

What representations have been received on safety implications of faulty installations of roof-top dishes capable of receiving TV programmes broadcast by satellite & if there are any plans to introduce a licensing system for installers. - (Holding answer 27 July 1988).

Asked by
Douglas French (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
28 July 1988
Reference
138 c379-81W;138 c379-80W
House
House of Commons