HC Deb 12 April 1888 vol 324 cc1066-7
SIR RICHARD TEMPLE (Worcester, Evesham)

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, What is the total amount of Consols converted up to date?

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

As the House is aware, to-day is the last day up to which assents can be given for the conversion of Consols and Reduced into New Stock. I have not yet got the statistics of today; but I think I may tell the hon. Member and the House that the assents to the conversion of Consols and Reduced will not fall short of £280,000,000 by this afternoon, which will be exclusive of the assents given in later on by Trustees. Taking this, together with the conversion of the "New Threes," the total Stock converted amounts to about £450,000,000.

In reply to Sir GEORGE CAMPBELL (Kirkcaldy, &c.),

MR. GOSCIIEN

said, that he would to-morrow state the amount of the Debt remaining still unconverted and liable to be paid off.