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SMPC minutes
6 Dec 2010
SMPC votes 5/4 to hold rate at 0.5%
1 Nov 2010
SMPC votes 5/4 to hold rate at 0.5%
4 Oct 2010
SMPC votes to hold central bank rates at 0.5%
7 Sep 2010
SMPC votes to hold central bank rates at 0.5%
2 Aug 2010
Particular concern was expressed about the outlook for the US economy in 2011
7 Jul 2010
Members concerned about aspects of the emergency budget
8 Jun 2010
SMPC votes five to four to leave interest rates unchanged
4 May 2010
SMPC also worried about fiscal crisis - members call for a new Medium Term Financial Strategy
8 Apr 2010
SMPC split on approach to QE but want interest rates to stay at 0.5%
2 Mar 2010
SMPC votes six to three against an increase in interest rates against grim fiscal background