§ 14. Mr. HOGGEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is in a position to make any statement with regard to the success or otherwise of the issue of Exchequer Bonds?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. McKenna)In the period 17th December, when the bonds were first on sale, till 4th January inclusive, namely, thirteen working days, 39,144 applications were received for a total sum of £23,202,400.