Debate Excerpts: Cat Smith vs Simon Clarke

No-deal Brexit: Short Positions against the Pound

Debate between Cat Smith and Simon Clarke

Monday 30th September 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber

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Mr Clarke

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What I would say to the hon. Gentleman is, “Watch this space.”

Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab)

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In response to an earlier question the Minister said he is more of a historian than an economist, so he might remember that hedge funds were also reported to have taken short positions against the pound during the 2016 referendum. Is he satisfied that the regulation of short selling and hedge funds is adequate?

Mr Clarke

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As I said in my opening statement, the Treasury keeps these issues under review and is always working to ensure that we regulate this area in a way that is appropriate and proportionate.

Debates between Cat Smith and Simon Clarke during the 2017-2019 Parliament

No-deal Brexit: Short Positions against the Pound