asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with the Bank of England concerning the Johnson Matthey Bankers group; and if he will make a statement.

None. The statement to the House on 17 December by my right hon. Friend announced a full review of the present arrangements for banking supervision in the light of the Johnson Matthey Bankers affair. That review is still in progress and a further announcement at this stage would therefore not be appropriate.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from Gomba Group Incorporated about payments due from that group to Johnson Matthey; what response he has made; and if he will make a statement.

My right hon. Friend has received no representations from the Gomba Group International about payments due from that group to Johnson Matthey Bankers Ltd.