Committee of European Securities Regulators

Mr. Hayes
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what recent discussions he has had on the role and powers of the Committee of European Securities Regulators; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what recent discussions he has had on the role and powers of the Committee of European Banking Supervisors; and if he will make a statement.

Ian Pearson
The Government have regular discussions with European colleagues on EU supervisory and regulatory arrangements.