Ed Miliband calls for RBS boss to give up bonus

The transcript discusses the Prime Minister's actions regarding executive bonuses, particularly a million-pound bonus for Stephen Hester of RBS. Despite owning a significant share in RBS, the government allowed the bonus, raising questions about its commitment to controlling executive pay. The transcript also highlights the negative impacts on RBS, such as falling share prices and redundancies, and questions whether RBS met its small business lending targets. The chancellor's promise to link executive pay to these targets is also scrutinized.

What has the Prime Minister been criticized for in relation to Stephen Hester's bonus?

• For not consulting the public

• For not increasing the bonus amount

• For allowing the bonus despite promising to curb excessive pay

• For reducing the bonus amount

What percentage of RBS does the British government own?

• 50%

• 75%

• 83%

• 100%

What is the Prime Minister expected to do regarding the bonus decision?

• Ignore the public outcry

• Explain his decision to allow the bonus

• Increase the bonus further

• Resign from his position

What issues have been observed at RBS over the past year?

• Record profits

• Employee redundancies and falling share prices

• Increase in share prices

• Expansion into new markets

What was the Chancellor's condition for executive pay?

• It should be higher than the previous year

• It should be decided by the executives themselves

• It should be linked to small business lending targets

• It should be based on public opinion