§ 17. Mr. John Wellsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what countries, Governments, former Governments and similar groups have blocked gold reserves in the Bank of England; and what sums are involved in each instance.
§ Mr. CallaghanNone, Sir.
§ Mr. WellsIs the right hon. Gentleman saying that the former Baltic States have no gold reserves located in the Bank of England?
§ Mr. CallaghanThe gold which was owned by the former Baltic States was vested in the Custodian of Enemy Property in 1941 and the House gave legislative effect to that in 1951.