§ Mr. HAMMERSLEYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the effect of the sale and purchase of foreign securities upon the exchange position, he will take steps to enable an accurate record of the transactions to be kept?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe purchase of foreign currency by British subjects for the purpose of buying securities is prohibited by the Treasury Order of 22nd September, 1931. I do not, therefore, consider that any useful purpose would be served by adopting the suggestion referred to in the question.