§ Mr. Jayasked 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. BoyleI 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. JayWill 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. 1533 Member for East Aberdeenshire (Sir R. Boothby)? Have the Government power to introduce building licensing without further legislation?
§ Sir E. BoyleThe right hon. Gentleman knows the answer to that Question very well. It has been discussed on many occasions.