The release of this consultation document follows the release of the discussion paper Banking Reform: Protecting Depositors on 11 October 2007 and sets out the Authorities' emerging conclusions and proposed action, both in the UK and internationally.

The Government intends to follow this consultation by introducing legislation into the Parliament later in this session.

Comments on the proposals and impact assessment are welcome by 23 April 2008.

Please send responses to banking.reform@hm-treasury.gov.uk or by post to:
Banking Reform consultation responses
Banking Reform Team
HM Treasury
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ

Financial stability and depositor protection: strengthening the framework

HM Treasury Press Notice, 30 January 2008