EXCESSIVE BANK PROFITS

Early day motion 940, tabled 21 February 2007 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 32 members.

That this House calls upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer to bring forward proposals for a windfall tax on the excessive profits of banks currently being declared and to use this tax revenue to tackle poverty amongst children and pensioners.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.