§ Lord BALCARRES (for Mr. Norman Craig)asked what is the total amount deducted by the directors of the Bank of England, but not paid over to the Exchequer, in respect of dividends which became due between 6th April, 1909, and the present time upon Government securities, including Colonial and Provincial Government securities?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEThe total amount deducted by the Bank of England on Government securities, including Colonial and Municipal Securities, in the period mentioned amounts to about £358,000.
§ Lord BALCARRESCan the right hon. Gentleman say the amount deducted by other banks standing to the credit of joint stock companies?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEI am under the impression that I have answered that question to-day. My recollection is that the sum is £800,000.
§ Lord BALCARRESIs that in all the banks?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEYes; I think I answered that to-day.
§ Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINThat is only the joint stock banks in London?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEIn London.