Northern Rock and Banking Reform

Will my hon. Friend comment on the Bank of England's behaviour in finding what every hon. Member in the Chamber thinks was the best solution—a market solution? Is there evidence of the Governor or any staff member of the Bank of England speaking to either of the two private sector firms that showed an interest in August, before the September collapse? Why is the FSA hit by such savage criticism when that sort of behaviour goes unnoticed and unquestioned?