§ Mr. Gould asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the costs to the taxpayer in 1982 of selling long-dated gilts through over-funding and then buying short; and what purpose is served by this practice.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the costs to the taxpayer in 1982 of selling long-dated gilts through over-funding and then buying short; and what purpose is served by this practice.
§ Mr. Moore I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.