HC Deb 05 February 1931 vol 247 cc2102-3
85. Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any information showing the total amount of gold added to or withdrawn from the stocks available for monetary purposes in the United States, France, and Argentine, respectively, in 1930?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

The gold added to stocks available for monetary purposes in the United States in 1930 was $309,000,000 (£63,500,000) and in France from 3rd January, 1930, to 2nd January, 1931, was Frs. 11,303,000,000 (£91,000,000). The figure for Argentina is not available.

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

Could the right hon. Gentleman tell us how much gold was withdrawn from England during last year on balance

Mr. SNOWDEN

Not without notice.