Written Question · S3W-22384 · Session 3
What discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth has had with representatives of the Royal Bank of Scotland and Ll…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth 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
Lloyds Banking Group:
Since November 2008, in addition to my attendance at Financial Services Advisory Board (FiSAB) meetings which are also attended by Lloyds Banking Group Executives, I have undertaken the following ministerial engagements:
Telephone call on 19 December 2008 with Susan Rice Managing Director, Lloyds Banking Group regarding her new appointment with Lloyds Banking Group.
I attended the Lloyds Banking Group annual dinner hosted by Sir Victor Blank on 10 March 2009. This was an informal dinner which provided an opportunity to discuss prospects and challenges for the financial services industry and the wider economy.
On 25 March 2009 I met with Archie Kane, Group Executive Director Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group and Susan Rice Managing Director, Lloyds Banking Group to discuss access to finance for small and medium sized enterprises.
Royal Bank of Scotland:
On 16 March 2009 I had a meeting with Andrew McLaughlin in St Andrew''s House to discuss access to finance and other issues.
I also spoke with Andrew McLaughlin on 7 April 2009 to talk about the proposed job cuts that RBS were planning to announce that day.
Since November 2008, in addition to my attendance at Financial Services Advisory Board (FiSAB) meetings which are also attended by Lloyds Banking Group Executives, I have undertaken the following ministerial engagements:
Telephone call on 19 December 2008 with Susan Rice Managing Director, Lloyds Banking Group regarding her new appointment with Lloyds Banking Group.
I attended the Lloyds Banking Group annual dinner hosted by Sir Victor Blank on 10 March 2009. This was an informal dinner which provided an opportunity to discuss prospects and challenges for the financial services industry and the wider economy.
On 25 March 2009 I met with Archie Kane, Group Executive Director Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group and Susan Rice Managing Director, Lloyds Banking Group to discuss access to finance for small and medium sized enterprises.
Royal Bank of Scotland:
On 16 March 2009 I had a meeting with Andrew McLaughlin in St Andrew''s House to discuss access to finance and other issues.
I also spoke with Andrew McLaughlin on 7 April 2009 to talk about the proposed job cuts that RBS were planning to announce that day.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-22384 by reference.