Clause 72 — The bank levy

Part of Planning (Green Belt Protection) – in the House of Commons at 5:45 pm on 3 May 2011.

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Photo of Chris Leslie Chris Leslie Shadow Minister (Treasury) 5:45, 3 May 2011

Again, I think that we need to engage in a proper debate about corporate governance of the state-owned banks. It is important for us to understand the potential powers that Ministers have, and the consequences of their choosing not to exercise those powers. If they choose to approve a certain level of remuneration, that constitutes intervention just as much as disapproval does.