41. Mr. De la Bé reasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in connection with the recent acquisition of securities by His Majesty's Treasury of Government of India sterling securities, he will give an assurance that it is not the intention of the Government to requisition in the same manner, under the Securities (Restrictions and Returns) Order, 1941, similar sterling securities of the South African and other Dominion Governments?
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Kingsley Wood)No, Sir. It would not be in the national interest that I should give such an assurance.
Mr. De la Bé reCan my right hon. Friend say whether it is proposed to take over the £100,000,000 5 per cent. Commonwealth of Australia and States Stock, repayable in 1945?
§ Sir K. WoodNo, Sir, I could not.