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<p>The Government has consistently said that disposing of our stake in RBS is the
right thing to do for the taxpayer and the British economy. Returning RBS to private
ownership will promote financial stability, a more competitive banking sector, and
the interests of the wider economy.</p><p> </p><p>The first sale of government shares
in RBS was conducted in August 2015, and raised £2.1 billion for the taxpayer. The
government will continue to return RBS to private ownership and conduct further sales
of RBS shares, subject to market conditions.</p>
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