HC Deb 16 June 1931 vol 253 cc1615-6
38. Mr. MANDER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the first annual report of the Bank for International Settlements has now been received and considered by the Government?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Philip Snowden)

His Majesty's Government have received from the Bank for International Settlements a copy of its first annual general report, in accordance with Article XVII of the Trust Agreement, and have noted with interest the account there given of the operations undertaken by the bank.

Mr. MANDER

Will the report be made available to Members of this House?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I suppose the report is available to the public. It is issued for the information of shareholders.

Mr. MANDER

Will a copy be placed in the Library?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I cannot say.