HC Deb 11 November 1926 vol 199 cc1254-5
56. Mr. HARDIE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can give the number of five per cent. War Stock policies, 1929–1947, issued by the Prudential Assurance Company; and the number of these still in force?

Mr. McNEILL

No, Sir; I have not this information.

Mr. HARDIE

Is it not possible for the Treasury Department to give some information with regard to the issue of these War Stock policies?

Mr. McNEILL

So far as I know I have no more opportunity, or power, of getting the information than the hon. Member himself.

Mr. HARDIE

The Government issue these War Stock policies, and have they no knowledge of anything that takes place in regard to them?

Mr. McNEILL

No, Sir.

Mr. HARDIE

Are we to understand that any private firm can have these War Bond stocks and juggle with them as they like without the Government taking any notice of what they are doing?

Mr. SPEAKER

That is a matter for argument.