HC Deb 18 November 1947 vol 444 cc982-3
52. Mr. E. P. Smith

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the rate of the £ sterling in dollars as fixed by the American authorities in Greece.

Sir S. Cripps

No such rate is fixed by the American authorities in Greece.

Mr. Smith

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that my information is that the rate is three dollars 15 cents? Will he look into the matter with a view to altering it?

Sir S. Cripps

The Question asked was whether the rate was fixed by the American authorities, and the answer is that it is not.