HC Deb 11 November 1912 vol 43 cc1750-1W
Mr. GEORGE TERRELL

asked what amount of Irish Land Stock, distinguishing each kind, is held by the Post Office Savings Bank, and at what price was it bought and what is its present value?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The figures are as follows:—

Description of Stock. Amount held by P.O.S.B. Fund Average cost price on Balance. Present price.
£ £ s. d.
2¾ p.e. Guaranteed Land Stock 5,358,188 100 7 5 76⅝
Guaranteed 2¾ p.c. Stock 18,554,868 86 2 0 74¼
Guaranteed 3 p.c. Stock 9,750,000 86 14 3 80½

NOTE.—The average cost price on balance represent the cost of the Stock remaining on the fund after deducting the sums received for Stock sold.