HC Deb 16 December 1952 vol 509 c157W
73. Mr. Bence

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what directions in the public interest affecting major policy have been given to Mr. C. F. Cobbold, Governor of the Bank of England, in relation to his visit to the Federal Reserve Board of the United States of America.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The visit of the Governor of the Bank of England is for the purpose of maintaining ordinary contacts. The question of directions did not arise.