HC Deb 12 April 1923 vol 162 cc1291-2
70. Mr. A. M. SAMUEL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give the names of the present holdings of the British Government in concerns registered under the Companies Acts; and will he state the total amount received on revenue account by way of interest or dividend during the period April, 1922, to April, 1923, and the aggregate market or estimated capital value of such holdings, and similarly the capital value and income on the Government's holding of Suez Canal shares?

Major BOYD-CARPENTER

The information desired by my hon. Friend is being collected and I will circulate it in due course.

Mr. SAMUEL

Can the hon. and gallant Gentleman not give the totals now, without giving the names?

Major BOYD-CARPENTER

I have just said the information is being collected, and will be circulated.