§ 50. Mr. WISEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether any negotiations or discussions are now proceeding under 1858 the authority of, or under directions from, His Majesty's Government with the French or any other Government concerning the present operation of the gold standard?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the right hon. Baronet the Member for the Tamworth Division (Sir A. Steel-Maitland) on the 5th March.
§ 52. Mr. MORLEYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what further international action he is taking to ensure agreement between the chief countries on the gold standard for a reduction of the amount of gold necessary as reserve for note and similar liabilities; and what further international action he is taking for the rationing of gold reserves?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEI would refer to the answer given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the similar question put by my hon. Friend on the 29th January.