BANK BONUSES

Early day motion 752, tabled 10 February 2009 by John Austin (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House notes with concern the desire of state-supported banks to pay large bonuses to senior executives at a time when taxpayers have provided a subsidy to those banks in excess of £37 billion; further notes the regular reports of job losses around the country in sectors less generously supported by taxpayers; and calls on the Government to consider measures to limit banking salaries and bonuses until the British economy reaches stability.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.