HC Deb 13 November 1950 vol 480 cc123-4W
Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount of bonus share issues from 1st January, 1950, to date.

Mr. Gaitskell

During the period 1st January, 1950–8th November, 1950, 153 bonus share applications were received, of which 93 involving in aggregate an amount of just over£39 million were approved.