§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Minister of National Insurance what was the cost and nominal amount of the 2½ per cent. Treasury Stock purchased by the National Insurance (Reserve) Fund up to 31st March, 1949; and what was the nominal amount transferred from the absorbed funds.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe cost and nominal amount of the 2½ per cent. Treasury Stock purchased by the National Insurance (Reserve) Fund up to 31st March, 1949, were £25,609,390 and £32,584,528 respectively: the nominal amount of this stock 149W transferred from the absorbed funds on 5th July, 1948, was £168,419,723.