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What does the Treasury Committee do?
The Treasury Committee is a cross-party group of MPs that scrutinises the work of the Treasury, the Bank of England, and the Financial Conduct Authority. They examine government spending, economic policy, and financial services. Their announcement of the investigation in the story highlights their role in holding the government accountable for financial integrity.
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