HC Deb 26 April 1965 vol 711 c15W
Mr. Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the effect to date on the United Kingdom's balance of payments of the 7 per cent. Bank Rate.

Mr. Callaghan

The increase in Bank Rate was designed to relieve pressure on sterling and it has had that effect. Quantitative estimates are not practicable.