§ 52. Mr. A. Hendersonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any information as to the value of the Danish and Norwegian gold reserves; and as to whether the Germans have seized any part thereof?
§ Sir J. SimonAccording to the latest returns, the gold holdings of the National Banks of Denmark and Norway amount to round about £13,000,000 and £18,000,000 or £19,000,000, respectively. I have no precise information what amounts of the gold are held outside the two countries or as to the second part of the Question.
§ Sir William DavisonHave not the German Government publicly announced that they have only gone into Denmark for the protection of that country from marauders?