Written Question · S3W-22383 · Session 3
What discussions the First Minister has had with representatives of the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Group since November 2008; who wa…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions the First Minister has had with representatives of the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Group since November 2008; who was involved, and what the outcome was in each case.
The answer
Since November 2008, in addition to his attendance at Financial Services Advisory Board meetings which are also attended by Lloyds Banking Group executives the First Minister has undertaken the following ministerial engagements with RBS and Lloyds Banking Group:
Royal Bank of Scotland
When
| Attendees
| Areas of discussion
10 December 2008
| Meeting with Stephen Hester new CEO
| Introductory meeting with general discussion on Scotland''s economy, current issues in the financial services industry and information about Homecoming celebrations.
10 February 2009
| Dinner for Scottish Business People hosted by the First Minister and attended by Stephen Hester, CEO and Andrew McLaughlin, Director Economics and Corporate Affairs and Group Chief Economist , RBS
| Private dinner
18 March 2009
| Meeting with Andrew McLaughlin, Director Economics and Corporate Affairs and Group Chief Economist
| General discussion on current economic situation
Lloyds Banking Group
When
| Attendees
| Areas of discussion
11 November 2008
| Archie Kane, Group Executive Director Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group
| General discussion on the merger process and reaffirmation of the Scottish Government''s priorities and that it is willing to work closely with the company.
3 December 2008
| Archie Kane, Group Executive Director Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group and Eric Daniels, Group Chief Executive, Lloyds TSB
| Further update on progress of the merger process and First Minister assurances on Scotland''s locational advantages
19 December 2008
| Telephone call with Susan Rice, Managing Director, Lloyds Banking Group Scotland
| Short discussion following announcement of Ms Rice''s appointment in the new Group
9 January 2009
| Telephone call with Archie Kane, Group Executive Director Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group
| Short discussion on progress immediately in advance of the Court of Session ruling on the merger
- reiteration of Scottish Government''s willingness to work with the new Group to ensure the best outcome for Scotland.
21 January 2009
| Meeting wi
Royal Bank of Scotland
When
| Attendees
| Areas of discussion
10 December 2008
| Meeting with Stephen Hester new CEO
| Introductory meeting with general discussion on Scotland''s economy, current issues in the financial services industry and information about Homecoming celebrations.
10 February 2009
| Dinner for Scottish Business People hosted by the First Minister and attended by Stephen Hester, CEO and Andrew McLaughlin, Director Economics and Corporate Affairs and Group Chief Economist , RBS
| Private dinner
18 March 2009
| Meeting with Andrew McLaughlin, Director Economics and Corporate Affairs and Group Chief Economist
| General discussion on current economic situation
Lloyds Banking Group
When
| Attendees
| Areas of discussion
11 November 2008
| Archie Kane, Group Executive Director Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group
| General discussion on the merger process and reaffirmation of the Scottish Government''s priorities and that it is willing to work closely with the company.
3 December 2008
| Archie Kane, Group Executive Director Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group and Eric Daniels, Group Chief Executive, Lloyds TSB
| Further update on progress of the merger process and First Minister assurances on Scotland''s locational advantages
19 December 2008
| Telephone call with Susan Rice, Managing Director, Lloyds Banking Group Scotland
| Short discussion following announcement of Ms Rice''s appointment in the new Group
9 January 2009
| Telephone call with Archie Kane, Group Executive Director Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group
| Short discussion on progress immediately in advance of the Court of Session ruling on the merger
- reiteration of Scottish Government''s willingness to work with the new Group to ensure the best outcome for Scotland.
21 January 2009
| Meeting wi
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-22383 by reference.