HC Deb 12 July 1922 vol 156 c1231
72. Mr. MALONE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the withdrawal of half a million in the holding of gold by the Bank of England and of a similar amount in the holding of gold by the Currency Department against the issue of currency notes is in preparation for the shipment of gold to meet the service on our debt to the United States Government?

Sir R. HORNE

Yes, Sir.