HC Deb 21 April 1926 vol 194 c1212
62. Sir F. WISE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which countries are on a gold standard and which are on a gold exchange standard?

Mr. McNEILL

In view of the complexity of currency laws and systems, it would not be possible to make an absolute division among gold standard countries between those which rely on an exchange standard and the rest. But much information on the subject is to be found in the Memorandum on Currency and Central Banks issued by the League of Nations, especially Volume II.

Sir F. WISE

When was the Report issued?

Mr. McNEILL

I am afraid I cannot give the date off-hand.

Sir F. WISE

Was it long ago?

Mr. W. THORNE

Is the information available for Members of this House?

Mr. McNEILL

I think it is available in the Library, but I cannot say whether it is available elsewhere.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us how it is that, since this country has gone back to the gold standard, the working classes of this country have not seen any more gold?

Mr. McNEILL

I am afraid that is not confined to any one class.