§ Mr. WISEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total cost per cent. of the recent issue of Treasury bonds; and what is the amount subscribed?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe amount subscribed to Treasury Bonds, First Series, was £11,955,000, and the cost of the issue, including commission and advertising, was, approximately, 16s. 6d. per £100.