HC Deb 15 May 1918 vol 106 c360
58. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that during the week ending 4th May the proceeds of National War Bonds amounted to £12,596,000, whilst the deficiency to be made good by borrowing from all sources in the Budget Estimate is just under £41,000,000 a week, he will state what action he proposes to take to meet this deficiency?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot add anything to the statements made yesterday in the House.

59. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can state the proceeds of National War Bonds paid into the Exchequer during last week, and the amount paid in during the week which preceded the introduction of the last Military Service Bill?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The amount paid in. in the week ended 6th April was. £15,478,000, and in that ended 11th May £13,030,000.