§ 16. Mr. Stewardasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will make a statement on the recent Washington meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
§ The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. R. Maudling)My right hon. Friend and I were glad to have the opportunity of taking part in the recent meeting of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. These meetings afford a valuable opportunity to review the performance of the institutions and world economic prospects.