RETIREMENT OF SIR EDWARD GEORGE

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That this House notes the retirement of Sir Edward George after an almost uninterrupted lifetime's career working for the Bank of England and as Governor for the last 10 years; acknowledges that he is widely recognised as having been one of the most successful governors in the Bank's history, having steered an expert course through a series of turbulent events in financial markets with consummate composure, earning him the sobriquet 'Steady Eddie'; thanks him for a lifetime of successful public service; and wishes him a long and healthy retirement.