§ 54. Mr. A. M. SAMUELasked he Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the German balances held in the United Kingdom exceed 100 millions sterling or 150 millions sterling for the whole British Empire; and whether he has information showing that the total aggregate of German credit balances held abroad in all countries exceeds 200 millions sterling?
§ Mr. BALDWINHis Majesty's Government have no information which would enable them to criticise these estimates.
§ Mr. SAMUELDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think it reasonable to ask the bankers what the figures are, so that we may have some accurate information?
§ Mr. BALDWINIt is extremely difficult to get even an approximate figure.