HC Deb 13 December 1967 vol 756 cc177-8W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current market value of the Treasury Bills into which the proceeds of the sale of 460,220 fine ounces of gold formerly belonging to the Central Banks of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania were invested by the Bank of England; and what is the current sterling value of 460,220 fine ounces of gold.

Mr. Diamond:

The maturity value of Treasury Bills in which the proceeds of the sale of gold were invested by the Custodian of Enemy Property is £5,880,000.

The current sterling value of 460,220 fine ounces of gold is approximately £6,711,000.