HC Deb 10 April 1862 vol 166 c826

Order for Committee read.

House in Committee.

MR. MASSEY in the Chair.

SIR HENRY WILLOUGHBY

said, he wished to ask how many Exchequer Bonds were outstanding?

MR. PEEL

said, there were £2,600,000.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

explained, that after the present £1,000,000, there was £1,000,000 due in April, 1863; another £1,000,000 in October, 1864; and 600,000 in November, 1864; total, 3,600,000. The rate of interest for the new bonds was not yet fixed, as they would not he issued until the end of May.

Resolved, That a sum, not exceeding.£1,000,000, be granted to Her Majesty, to pay off and discharge Exchequer Bonds payable on the 8th day of May, 1862.

House resumed.

Resolution to be reported To-morrow.

Committee to sit again To-morrow.