§ Sir C. Osborneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that sterling has fallen 56 points in two days to 2.3880, the lowest point since January; and what new steps he is taking to restore it to its par level of 2.40.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThe main purpose of the Budget is to continue our balance of payments improvement. Further measures are not called for at this juncture.