HC Deb 05 July 1956 vol 555 cc1532-3
Mr. Jay

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what further proposals he has to make for protecting the sterling area's gold and dollar reserve and preserving the exchange value of the £.

Sir E. Boyle

I would refer the right hon. Gentleman to my right hon. Friend's Answer of 12th June and speech of 3rd July, to which I have nothing to add.

Mr. Jay

Will not the Chancellor of the Exchequer be taking a grave responsibility if he drifts on into the difficult autumn months without taking the power recommended this week by the hon. Member for East Aberdeenshire (Sir R. Boothby)? Have the Government power to introduce building licensing without further legislation?

Sir E. Boyle

The right hon. Gentleman knows the answer to that Question very well. It has been discussed on many occasions.