Financial Services Bill

On that point, I should mention that Jacques de Larosière took part in a meeting with my hon. Friend the Member for Fareham (Mr. Hoban). The Chancellor dwells on his views, so let me tell him what he said:""Personally, having the experience of seven years at the Banque de France, and therefore also the chairman of the Commission Bancaire, I really think that in our present world it's good to have ""the central bank in charge of supervision. Because it is in the market every day…So personally, not as the author of the report"" —the Conservative party's report—""I would very much support your proposals.""