SMPC minutes

SMPC votes 7/2 to hold rate at 1/2%

SMPC votes 5/4 to raise rate to 1%

SMPC votes 6/3 to raise rate to 1%

SMPC votes 5/4 to hold rate at 0.5%

SMPC votes 5/4 to raise rate to 1%

SMPC votes 5/4 to hold rate at 0.5%

SMPC votes to hold central bank rates at 0.5%

Particular concern was expressed about the outlook for the US economy in 2011

SMPC votes five to four to leave interest rates unchanged