HC Deb 06 July 1916 vol 83 c1678W
Mr. KING

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will state the current rate of exchange in London for French, Italian, and Russian currency, respectively, on 1st July, 1914, 1st July, 1915, and 1st July, 1916?

Mr. McKENNA

The sight rates of exchange on London in Paris, Rome and Petrograd on 1st July, 1914, 1st July, 1915, and 30th June, 1916, were as follows:—

1st July, 1914. 1st July, 1916. 30th June, 1916.
Paris (par 25.22 francs to £1) 25.14½ 27.12½ 28.13¾
Rome (par 25.22 lire to £1) 25.25½ 29.45 30.37½
Petrograd(par94.60 roubles to £10) 95.67 129.12 155.75

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