Question follow-through · 3986
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made in the level of short-selling activity in UK-listed companies; and what steps the Financial Conduct Authority is taking to monitor the potential impact of short positions held
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A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Treasury
- Tabled
- 21 May 2026
- Target answer date
- 1 Jun 2026
- Answer
- 2 Jun 2026 · 12 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
21 May 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made in the level of short-selling activity in UK-listed companies; and what steps the Financial Conduct Authority is taking to monitor the potential impact of short positions held
1 Jun 2026
Target answer date
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2 Jun 2026
Answer published
The UK is a leading hub for global capital and the largest equity capital market in Europe, helping businesses across the economy to raise the capital they need to drive innovation and growth. To support this, the government is committed to ensuring the U...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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