§ Mr. Shepherdasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will make a statement about the fiduciary note issue.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerYes. To provide for the usual seasonal increase in the demand for notes, the Treasury have authorised an increase of £25 million in the fiduciary note issue, bringing the total of the issue up to £1,625 million. The Treasury Minute is being laid before Parliament.