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Correspondence: 24/07/2002 - to Vanni Treves - Re the issue of the possible shortcomings of regulation

38 Swains Lane
London
N6 6QR

24th July, 2002.

Mr. Vanni Treves
Chairman
Equitable Life Assurance Society
c/o Macfarlanes
10 Norwich Street
London EC4.
vanni.treves@macfarlanes.com

Dear Mr. Treves,

Re the issue of the possible shortcomings of regulation

You have stated that the Society will not consider action against the regulator/the government until Lord Penrose's report is published. Neil Britten of the Late Joiners saw Penrose recently, and he advised that his report is for government and there is no commitment by the government that it will be published. Furthermore there is no end date in the terms of reference. This arrangement sounds suspiciously like the government wishing to kick any difficulties into the long grass.

In view of this situation, I would be grateful if you would advise me as to what steps the Society will now take to examine the government's responsibility for the plight of the Society.

Yours sincerely,


ALEX HENNEY

c.c. Board members + EMAG Committee + website + various journalists.