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Fiscal Policy: Economic Growth

Asked by Mark GarnierConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 4 February 2025UIN 27150

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Bank of England on encouraging economic growth in relation to its consultation entitled Amendments to the Bank of England’s approach to setting a minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities, published on 15 October 2024.

Answered by Emma Reynolds

As set out in the Government’s Written Ministerial Statement published on 15 October, the Government welcomed the Bank of England’s proposals for consultation in relation to its approach to setting minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities. The consultation closed on 24 January and the Government will continue to engage closely with the Bank of England as it considers the feedback it has received. This engagement has included and will continue to include consideration of the impacts on economic growth.

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