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Financial Stability

Does the Chancellor accept that yesterday's gyrations in the markets were due in large measure to leaks and briefings from the Government? Is it not the case that such preferential disclosure is both highly improper and probably illegal, so will he invite the Financial Services Authority to carry out an investigation into his Department and No. 10 to identify those responsible for such disclosure, and take all appropriate action in the light of the findings?
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
480 c285 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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