Bank Accounts Debate

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Department: HM Treasury
Wednesday 19th July 2023

(9 months, 4 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Penn Portrait Baroness Penn (Con)
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The changes to the regulations that the Government are committed to and the review by the FCA do not just cover banks; they cover the provision of credit cards and all other services that are covered by the anti-money laundering regulations relating to politically exposed persons.

Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee (Con)
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My Lords, on at least two occasions Lords Ministers have indicated that the complete integrity of the money-laundering regulations is more important than facilitating the export of armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine, even under export licence. In the light of what has happened recently, will the Minister agree either that this matter will be reviewed or to have a further meeting with me?

Baroness Penn Portrait Baroness Penn (Con)
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My Lords, I am not sure that events recently pertain to the particular case raised by the noble Lord. I was pleased to meet with him and as I committed to then and commit to on an ongoing basis, we will continue to engage with the Ministry of Defence to ensure that we have an understanding of the issue and that people do not face a wider systemic barrier.