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Bank of England

Commons · Question 40814 · Tabled 24 Mar 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the Bank of England's mandate to maintain fiscal stability.

Answer

Answered by Emma Reynolds, 31 Mar 2025

The Bank of England has operational independence from the government to carry out its statutory responsibilities for monetary policy and financial stability. Monetary policy, including quantitative easing, is the responsibility of the independent Monetary...