§ 40. Mr. Bellengerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the large borrowing operations which will have to be undertaken by His Majesty's Government in the future, with its con sequential effect on credit facilities, he has any proposals for more direct control of the Bank of England and the removal of the anomalous position of the central bank being allowed to remain in the hands of private financial interests?
§ Sir J. SimonNo, Sir. The Government do not accept the implications in 205 the hon. Member's question, and have no intention of putting forward any such proposals as those referred to.
§ Mr. Garro JonesMay I ask the Prime Minister why he does not make the great Mr. Montagu Norman Chancellor of the Exchequer?