HC Deb 03 March 1930 vol 236 cc2-3
2. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNE

asked the Secretary of State for India what amount of silver is now held by the Government of India; and how this amount compares with the totals, respectively, of each of the three previous years?

Mr. BENN

I am having these figures circulated.

Following are the figures:

Government of India's silver holding in the currency reserve.

Figures in lakhs of rupee.
31st March, 1927 104,47
31st March, 1928 106,38
31st March, 1920 99,89
22nd February, 1930 107,22