Financial Stability: Private Equity Firms Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Financial Stability: Private Equity Firms

Lord Watts Excerpts
Wednesday 13th December 2023

(5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
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I am not aware that there was a question there—but if the noble Lord wants to send his sympathies, I am sure they will have been heard.

Lord Watts Portrait Lord Watts (Lab)
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Given the recent problems with the Truss Budget, was the Bank of England informed of the Budget before it was announced—and if not, why not?

Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
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I am afraid that the noble Lord speaks about things I have no knowledge of.