§ Mr. Warbeyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average Bank Rate during each of the 5-year periods 1945–50, 1950–55, and 1955–60, and during the period since 1960.
§ Mr. BarberThe figures (for calendar years) are as follows:
Per cent. 1.1.45–31.12.49 … … 2 1.1.50–31.12.54 … … 2.96 1.1.55–31.12.59 … … 4.94 1.1.60–7. 4.62 … … 5.54