HC Deb 16 January 1986 vol 89 cc650-1W
34. Mr. Hayes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the present exchange rate between the pound sterling and the deutschmark.

Mr. Ian Stewart

The deutschmark/sterling exchange rate was 3.5432 at close of business on 15 January.

41. Mr. Janner

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what changes there have been over the past two months in the value of the pound on the foreign exchange.

Mr. Ian Stewart

The sterling index closed at 79.5 on 15 November and 78.0 on 15 January.