To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will meet the chairman of Midland bank to discuss ways of improving the flow of information between the main bank and its subsidiaries.

I have no plans to do so.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received about the adequacy of the information given to shareholders about the financial position of Midland International Trade Services within Midland bank; and if he will make a statement.

I have received no representations on this subject.