§ Sir C. Taylorasked the Minister of Overseas Development whether the total capital of the Asian Development Bank has now been subscribed; and whether other countries, not as yet members of the bank, will still be able to make application for membership.
§ Mr. BottomleyThe authorised capital stock of the Bank has been increased to $1,100 million to provide for the admission of new members. The subscriptions of present members total $970 million and other countries are free to apply for membership at any time.