Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to ensure that the list of regulated markets subject to specified disclosure obligations in the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group's guidance on the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 does not pose a barrier to inward investment in the UK.

The Joint Money Laundering Steering Group keeps its guidance under regular review.

The government will continue to ensure that this system does not create a barrier to inward investment, while ensuring that appropriate customer due diligence checks are applied.