Select Committee · Treasury Committee

SME Finance

Status: Closed Opened: 29 Jun 2023 Closed: 28 May 2024 5 recommendations 17 conclusions 1 report

In this inquiry, the Treasury Committee will examine the accessibility of finance and lending to SMEs, by considering the key challenges SMEs face when seeking finance, the regulation of SME lending and the role Government can play in enhancing lending to SMEs. Read the call for evidence to find out more about the inquiry

Clear

Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Eighth Report - SME Finance HC 27 8 May 2024 22 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item
7 Conclusion Eighth Report - SME Finance Not Addressed

Business Banking Resolution Service lacks perceived independence from the financial industry

There is no clear evidence that the seven participating banks control the BBRS on an operational level. However, the structure and remit of the BBRS were determined with their consent. Dispute resolution must be independent, and perhaps as importantly, be seen to be independent of the financial services industry. Despite …

Government response. The government notes the committee's conclusion regarding the Business Banking Resolution Service's (BBRS) perceived lack of independence, and states that the BBRS will close to new registrations on 13 December 2024, with its future being a matter for the BBRS …
HM Treasury

Correspondence

5 letters
DateDirectionTitle
24 Apr 2024 Correspondence between the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Financial Conduc…
28 Feb 2024 Letters from Barclays, HSBC, TSB, Lloyds, Santander, NatWest, Metro, Handelsban…
28 Feb 2024 Letters from the Chair to Barclays, HSBC, TSB, Lloyds, Santander, NatWest, Metr…
27 Feb 2024 To cttee Letter from Louis Taylor, Chief Executive, British Business Bank, following ora…
27 Feb 2024 To cttee Letter from Mark Grimshaw, British Banking Resolution Service, following oral e…