§ Sir C. Osborneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the questions asked and the answers given regarding the British Government's intention to restrain consumer demand and the new steps to be taken to curb home demand and boost exports, by the central bankers at Basle last week, before they would agree to renew the international arrangement for the protection of sterling worth£416 million; and if he will place in the Library a copy of those new agreements.
§ Mr. Roy Jenkins:No assurances of this kind were sought or given in connection with the central bank facilities which have recently been renewed. There are no new agreements.