Thread: Ask the Chancellor a question on the banking crisis

This was on the MSE newsletter, I feel it is something all consumer groups can take part in. It might be a good opportunity to ask a few questions about unlawful bank charges.



The Treasury Committee is asking members of the public to send in questions they would like to see put to the Chancellor, the Governor of the Bank of England and the Chairman of the Financial Services Authority at an urgent inquiry into the banking crisis.

How to submit a question

E-mail questions under 100 words to bankingcrisis@parliament. uk if you wish to remain anonymous, please state clearly at the beginning of your email.

These can be submitted up to 48 hours before the hearing, which will take place on Mon 3 November 2008 - so get all questions in before 4pm on Sat 1 Nov.

The Chairman of the Committee has said:

"This inquiry will take a fundamental look at the causes of the present banking crisis, the current responsibilities of the banks and the Government to the taxpayer, and the future shape of the financial and regulatory landscape.

"Taxpayers are naturally very concerned about the scale of this investment. The Committee hopes that by providing people with the chance to have us put their questions to those in charge, we can provide a constructive way of engaging the public on a matter of such deep concern to the whole country."

Will my question definitely get answered?

The Committee has said that not all questions submitted can be guaranteed to be asked at the inquiry, so there is a chance your question will not be put to the panel.

Please don't stop let this stop you asking a question though, there is a chance yours could be used.


Lex (with kind permission of MSE Wendy )

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Here is my question.

Dear sirs

The current banking crisis has been brought about by the greed and gross profiteering of the major banks. Now that the government is a major share holder in some of these banks, can you tell me what the government is going to do about the unlawfully excessive bank charges that have been inflicted on the poorest members of society. In particular, what are they going to do about the large number of stayed cases that are coursing so much misery and distress to people least able to defend themselves.

Lex

Did your question get asked?

'Fraid not

Answers on the back of a postage stamp here:-

Uncorrected Evidence 1167

Cheers 42'