§ Mr. Buckasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons have been prosecuted for failing to declare their holdings of gold coins as required by Statutory Instrument 1966 No. 438; how many persons have been convicted; on what dates; and with what sentences.
§ Mr. Harold LeverI refer to the Answer given to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Hillhead (Mr. Galbraith) on 20th June, 1967.—[Vol. 748, c.230.]
§ Sir S. McAddenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied that the surrender of gold coins provisions of Statutory Instrument, 1966 No. 438 have in general been complied with; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold LeverI have nothing to add to the statement made by the former Financial Secretary on 19th June, 1967 in answer to the hon. Member for Chippenham (Mr. Awdry).—[Vol. 748, c.205.]
§ Mr. Weatherillasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what statutory authority he stated in his Written Answer of 18th July, 1967 that gold coins in the form of jewellery acquired before Statutory Instrument 1966, No. 438, came into effect are not subject to the said Statutory Instrument.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThe Exchange Control Act, 1947, especially Section 2(1).