§ Mr. Higginsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average annual value of sales of gold coins to the Members of the London Gold Market by United Kingdom residents in the years 1961 to 1966.
§ Mr. Harold LeverFigures before 1965 are not available. The total figures for 1965 and 1966 are under £1,000 and £110,000, respectively.
§ Mr. Higginsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the value of sales of gold coins to the Members of the London Gold Market since 21st June, 1967.
§ Mr. Harold Lever£15,000 up to 30th April, 1968.
§ Mr. Higginsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many gold coins have been compulsorily disposed of by residents in the United Kingdom on instructions from the Bank of England.
§ Mr. Harold LeverSince 26th April, 1966, the Bank of England have given instructions for the sale of 14,492 post-1837 gold coins.
§ Mr. Higginsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the total number and the value of the post-1837 gold coins which have been declared by 276W United Kingdom residents when applying for permission to retain the same pursuant to the provision of the Exchange Control (Gold Coins Exemption) Order, 1966, and for which Bank of England permission has been granted.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThe figures for post-1837 gold coins are, respectively, 75,279 and at least £300,000.