HC Deb 13 May 1969 vol 783 c188W
Mr. Ridley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is now the value of the £ sterling in terms of dollars.

Mr. Harold Lever

The present parity value of the £ sterling is U.S. $2.40. The market rate fluctuates between the announced limits of $2.38 and $2.42.