§ General Sir NEWTON MOOREasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the reduction in the output of gold with the British Empire, namely, from a value of £58,400,000 in 1913 to £51,600,000 in 1918, and the utility and value of gold in our economic system, the Government are prepared to offer substantial encouragement in order to stimulate the increased production of gold within the Empire?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAs my hon. and gallant Friend is no doubt aware, I have recently appointed a Committee to consider this question. I hope to receive their Report at an early date.