HC Deb 22 June 1948 vol 452 cc1130-1
55. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now make a statement on exchange control in Hong Kong.

Sir S. Cripps

Not yet, but I hope to be able to make a statement at an early date.

Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

As the Chancellor said he anticipated that he would make a statement in the middle of May and as there is a leak in Hong Kong of at least 40 million dollars per year, can he give any indication when the particular date is likely to be, so that a stop can be put to the leakage?

Sir S. Cripps

I cannot give any indication of the exact date.