HC Deb 07 April 1879 vol 245 cc439-40
DR. CAMERON

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he has any objection to lay before Parliament a Return containing any Royal Charters or Letters Patent limiting the liability of Joint Stock Banking Companies carrying on business in the United Kingdom, and thus place before the commercial and investing public information necessary to enable them to judge of the resources of such banks, and the responsibilities of their shareholders, but which is not at present procurable in any authentic shape?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

I should prefer that this Question were put after Easter. The information is very voluminous, and I am making inquiries about it.