§ 56. Mr. HARDIEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can give the number of five per cent. War Stock 1255 policies, 1929–1947, issued by the Prudential Assurance Company; and the number of these still in force?
§ Mr. McNEILLNo, Sir; I have not this information.
§ Mr. HARDIEIs it not possible for the Treasury Department to give some information with regard to the issue of these War Stock policies?
§ Mr. McNEILLSo far as I know I have no more opportunity, or power, of getting the information than the hon. Member himself.
§ Mr. HARDIEThe Government issue these War Stock policies, and have they no knowledge of anything that takes place in regard to them?
§ Mr. McNEILLNo, Sir.
§ Mr. HARDIEAre 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. SPEAKERThat is a matter for argument.