§ 43. Mr. Tom Boardmanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount of interest lost to bearers of four per cent. Exchequer Stock 1968 due to the proclamation of bank holidays on 15th and 16 March 1968.
§ Mr. TaverneNo estimate is possible, since the effects of the closure of banks on the days in question would have varied with the circumstances and intentions of different holders of the stock.