EXPLANATORY NOTES
Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by HM Treasury, are published separately as
Bill 2-EN
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer has made the following statement under section
19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998:
In my view the provisions of the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill are
compatible with the Convention rights.
Ring-fencing
Depositor preference
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Fees to meet Treasury expenditure
Parliamentary control of statutory instruments under FSMA 2000
Bank of England
Final provisions