HC Deb 26 November 1888 vol 331 cc136-7
MR. LABOUCHERE (Northampton)

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, What is the amount of the Local Loan Stock held by the Bank of England?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square)

I am not aware of the amount of the different kinds of securities held by the Bank of England; nor if I were aware should I think that it was open to me to make the information public.

MR. LABOUCHERE

Is any excessive amount held by the Bank of England?

MR. GOSCHEN

I presume not in the opinion of the Directors of the Bank.