§ 57. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyreasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the net increase of the world's monetary stock of gold since 1939; and whether His Majesty's Government proposes to make any representations to the International Monetary Fund to ensure adequate distribution of gold to meet the increased world requirements of this commodity.
§ Mr. DaltonWorld production since 1939 is estimated at 210 million fine ounces. The mechanism of the International Monetary Fund is designed to ease difficulties caused by the maldistribution of gold.