§ Mr. Stevensasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what Her Majesty's Government intend to do with the allotment of shares in the Société d'Investissements Mobiliers which they acquired as a result of the distribution made by the Suez Finance Company on 3rd November last.
§ Sir E. BoyleHer Majesty's Government are willing to consider any favourable offer which may be made for these shares. If the shares are not sold in this way, Her Majesty's Government will consider offering them for sale from time to time through the market whenever conditions appear suitable.