§ Mr. Stevensasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action Her Majesty's Government propose to take to dispose of their holding of shares in the Société d'Investissements Mobiliers which they 20W acquired as a result of a distribution of these shares made by the Suez Finance Company in January last.
§ Mr. ErrollHer Majesty's Government's holding of 70,760 shares in this Company was disposed of in the London Market on 15th June to realise £1,804,758 4s. 8d. which I am satisfied, from inquiries made before the sale took place, was the best price obtainable at the present time.