Bank of England (Appointment of Governor) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:42 pm on 6 July 2012.

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Photo of Kwasi Kwarteng Kwasi Kwarteng Conservative, Spelthorne 12:42, 6 July 2012

Was not one of the principal features of the Bank until its nationalisation that it was entirely independent of the Government? Does my hon. Friend think that was important in any way?