HC Deb 26 July 1910 vol 19 cc2076-7W
Mr. SANDYS

asked the Secretary to the Treasury what number of shares are now held by the British Government in the Suez Canal Company; and what is the total value of such shares?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The present holding of His Majesty's Government in the Suez Canal Company is:—

Capital Shares … 168,598
Actions de Jouissance … 8,004

The market value of these securities on 31st March last was £35,295,000.