§ 47. Mr. LYONSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what alteration of policy in connection with the Exchange Equalisation Account has been, or will be, made in consequence of recent fluctuations in the American dollar rate?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAs I indicated in my reply to the hon. Members for Moseley (Mr. Hannon) and North-East Derby (Mr. Whyte) on the 23rd November, I am carefully watching the situation in all its aspects, but I do not think it necessary or desirable to say more at the present time.
§ Mr. LYONSWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that answer, would it not be in the public interest to give the information?
§ Sir W. BRASSCan the right hon. Gentleman give us any idea, when this fund will be wound up and an account rendered to the House?