§ Mr. Hamlingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations have been made to him regarding the repercussions on the commodity exchanges of the Nigerian decision not to devalue, and similar decisions by other countries; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsRepresentatives of various trade interests have been in touch with us; the Nigerian Authorities have also been in touch with us both by correspondence and through representatives in London. We are considering the complex questions involved as urgently as possible.