HC Deb 06 April 1970 vol 799 cc20-1W
Sir Ian Orr-Ewing

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a table showing during the years 1951 to 1969 the visible trade balance, invisible trade balance, overseas Government expenditure, and outgoing capital investment, respectively.

Mr. Taverne

The information asked for is given in the following table:

Outside consultants have considered various aspects (e.g. accounting) in recent years and the Department is included in the review of manpower in the Civil Service being conducted by Sir Robert Bellinger who is presently engaged in examining the processes of the Bank.

Mr. Iremonger

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated total cost to the National Savings Bank funds of the new headquarters of the National Savings Bank at Cowglen, Glasgow.

Mr. Taverne

It is estimated that the total cost to National Savings Bank funds of the new headquarters building for the National Savings Bank at Cow-glen, Glasgow will be £6 million.

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