§ 47. Mr. Liddallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will propose control of the output of gold or, alternatively, discuss its demonetisation as a remedy against the dangers following accumulations annually of £250,000,000 of fresh raw gold which two signatories to the tripartite agreement are now compelled to buy and put out of use to prevent unsettlement of trade?
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon)The answer is in the negative.
§ Mr. LiddallDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise that he ought not to allow this matter to drift?
§ Sir J. SimonA matter of this importance is under constant observation.