§ Sir J. D. REESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether dealings in the new War Loan will be allowed while Post Office subscriptions are still open; and, if so, what steps will be taken to prevent possible quotations of the Loan at a discount, while subscriptions are being invited through the Post Office at par?
§ Mr. McKENNADealings in the new stock will not commence until the 29th instant. The present arrangements for receiving subscriptions through the Post Office will be modified as from the end of the current month. I am not at present in a position to make any further statement on the subject.