What discussions it has had with the Nationwide Building Society regarding its acquisition of the Dunfermline Building Society’s social hou…

The First Minister reported to Parliament on 1 April 2009 that he had spoken with the chief executive of Nationwide Building Society on 30 March 2009, and that he and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth had a positive meeting with a senior representative from the Nationwide on 1 April 2009. That discussion covered a wide range of topics, including the Dunfermline Building Society''s social housing book.
The Minister for Housing and Communities had a discussion with senior managers on 25 June 2009 to further develop the Scottish Government''s positive relationship with the Nationwide, following their success in the Bank of England''s auction process for the Dunfermline Building Society''s social housing book.
In the interim, Scottish Government officials have had discussions with Nationwide Building Society staff on a range of matters as part of their routine engagement with key players in the Scottish financial sector.