WINDFALL TAX ON HIGH BANK PROFITS

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That this House notes the recent record levels of profit by the top five UK banks; recalls that such levels of profit were described in 2000 as `super normal' by an independent report commissioned by the Treasury; is concerned that this has occurred while consumers have continued to pay high interest on borrowing and receive low interest on savings; and calls on the Chancellor to announce a windfall tax on these excessive profits.