HC Deb 17 July 1947 vol 440 c62W
59. Squadron-Leader Donner

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the balance of payments as between the United Kingdom and Australia at the present time.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

On current accou:at the United Kingdom surplus with Australia was about £20 million in 1946 and is expected to be about £10 million in 1947. This excludes payments arising from the war or from transactions in wool not for United Kingdom consumption. Australia has a surplus on current account if her trade with all countries is brought into the reckoning.