HC Deb 10 May 1949 vol 464 c1654
44. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is his policy to devalue the £ sterling.

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Douglas Jay)

No, Sir.

Sir W. Smithers

Will the hon. Gentleman ask his right hon. and learned Friend to make up his mind soon whether he intends to devalue in one, two or three months, and so end the uncertainty?

Mr. Jay

My right hon. and learned Friend has already made up his mind that any such step as this is neither necessary nor desirable.