Household debt: statistics and impact on economy
This briefing provides statistics and forecasts for household debt, guidance on how to interpret debt statistics and analysis on how debt effects the economy.
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Bank of England (Appointment of Governor) Bill (549 KB , PDF)
The immediate stimulus for this Bill is the substantial increase in powers given to the Bank of England under the proposed new system of financial regulation. However, the involvement of the Treasury Committee in the appointment of the Governor of the Bank of England would represent an enhancement of the powers of the select committees in the Commons.
Documents to download
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Bank of England (Appointment of Governor) Bill (549 KB , PDF)
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