HISTORIC PRESS RELEASE : Kate Barker Reappointed to Monetary Policy Committee [April 2004]

The press release issued by HM Treasury on 1 April 2004.

The Chancellor today announced the reappointment of Kate Barker to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a second term of three years. Kate Barker’s first term of office is due to expire on 31 May 2004.

The Chancellor said:

“I am delighted that Kate Barker has agreed to serve a second term on the Monetary Policy Committee. Her combination of industry, academic and public sector experience is of great value to the MPC.”