HC Deb 15 March 1900 vol 80 c917
MR. BAIRD (Glasgow, Central)

I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether in allotting the War Loan he will give preference to applications made by British subjects.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Sir M. HICKS BEACH,) Bristol, W.

I am afraid it would not be possible to adopt the suggestion of my hon. friend. No such preference was suggested in the terms of the issue, and I do not think it would be possible in practice.