HC Deb 08 November 1955 vol 545 cc175-6W
Mr. Warbey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount of Treasury Bills outstanding at 31st October, 1955, or the latest convenient date; and what amounts were held, respectively, by British, other sterling area, United States, other dollar area, and other foreign persons or institutions, respectively.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The amount of Treasury Bills outstanding on 29th October, 1955, the latest convenient date, was £5,311,380,000, as published in the Exchequer Return. The information asked for in the second part of the Question is not available.

Mr. Warbey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount received in dollars for Treasury Bills issued during the year ended 31st October, 1955, or the latest convenient date; the total payment in dollars made in respect of interest on Treasury Bills; and the total payment made in dollars in respect of redemption of Treasury Bills during the same period.

Sir E. Boyle

This information is not available.

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