§ Sir F. Sandersonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, with a view to checking illicit trading, he will introduce legislation to authorise the banks to question transactions of clients when abnormal sums are either withdrawn or paid into current accounts in the form of 10s., £1 or £5 notes.
§ Sir J. AndersonNo, Sir. I think it would be difficult to intervene in the manner proposed in the relations between a bank and its customers.
670Woccurred. I am anxious that the Sub-Committee should fulfil its function, and I am in consultation with the Chairman as to any assistance I can usefully give to bring about a settlement.