Written Question·Treasury·UIN 40814

Bank of England

Tabled: 24 March 2025
Answered: 31 March 2025

Question

Nick Timothy

Conservative — West Suffolk

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the Bank of England's mandate to maintain fiscal stability.

Answer

Emma Reynolds
The Bank of England has operational independence from the government to carry out its statutory responsibilities for monetary policy and financial stability. Monetary policy, including quantitative easing, is the responsibility of the independent Monetary...
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