HC Deb 18 March 1892 vol 2 c1195
SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT (Derby)

I beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is his intention in the present Session to introduce any measure for making a change in the paper currency of England or any measure having for its object the increase of banking reserves, in accordance with schemes he has propounded elsewhere?

MR. GOSCHEN

I am in negotiation with the Bank of England respecting a revision of the existing agreement which exists between the State and the Bank. In the introduction of a Bill relating to the Bank of England I shall take the opportunity of making a full statement with reference to my views and intentions in respect of the matters to which the question of the eight hon. Gentleman alludes.

SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT

I do not quite understand. Will that Bill deal with the subjects mentioned in the question or not?

MR. GOSCHEN

I will make a full statement on that occasion, and the right hon. Gentleman will then see whether the Bill will deal with the subjects mentioned in the question or not.