HC Deb 29 January 1957 vol 563 cc149-50W
84. Mr. R. Bell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has as to purchases of sterling with gold in recent months by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in the open market; and if he will make a statement on the resultant position of sterling.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

I am aware of such reports but have no information as to the volume of such sales.