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Bank of England: Inflation and Interest Rates

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyTreasuryTabled Answered 10 June 2026UIN 5921

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Bank of England on inflation and interest rates.

Answered by Torsten Bell

The Chancellor and the Governor of the Bank of England meet regularly to discuss economic developments. There are also regular discussions between the Bank of England and the Treasury on the drivers of inflation at official level.

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