HC Deb 09 July 1968 vol 768 c45W
58. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give a detailed explanation of how he arrived at his estimate of a 4½ per cent. rise in prices during the current year, as a result of devaluation and the increases in indirect taxation; and whether he will break down this estimate to show anticipated rises in food, rents,

£ millions
April, 1968
Coin, notes and balances with Bank of England 11.6 (of which balances with Bank of England: 0.5)
Balances with other banks etc. 32.5
Money at call and short notice 4.2
Bills discounted 5.2
Investments 73.4 (of which British Government stock: 64.2)
February, 1968
Advances and other accounts 122.5 (of which advances to U.K. residents: 109.9)