§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will undertake not to oppose an increase in total distributions to shareholders from reduced profits by Mark Lane Limited;
(2) if he will undertake not to oppose a 38 per cent. increase in total distributions to shareholders by Clover, Croft and Slater Limited.
§ Mr. DiamondIf the companies wish to propose increases in total distributions, I will consider all the relevant circumstances.