Part IU.K. Constitution, regulation and financial arrangements

Constitution and regulationU.K.

[F12AFinancial Stability ObjectiveU.K.

(1)An objective of the Bank shall be to contribute to protecting and enhancing the stability of the financial systems of the United Kingdom (the “Financial Stability Objective”).

(2)In pursuing the Financial Stability Objective the Bank shall aim to work with other relevant bodies (including the Treasury and the Financial Services Authority).

(3)The court of directors shall, consulting the Treasury, determine and review the Bank's strategy in relation to the Financial Stability Objective.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 2A-2C inserted (1.6.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1) , ss. 238(1) , 263(1) (with s. 247 ); S.I. 2009/1296 , art. 2 , Sch. para. 1