MUTUALITY AND BUILDING SOCIETIES

Early day motion 334, tabled 30 July 1997 by Barry Sheerman (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 35 members.

That this House deplores the attacks on building societies, mutuality and the Nationwide Building society by the Chief Executive of Abbey National; reminds the House of the value of a diverse market in financial services; and further draws attention to the dismal effects of the Abbey National takeover of Bradford's National and Provincial Building Society for employees, customers and the community.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 5.