§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what instructions have been given to the Bank of England regarding purchases by the Government Broker of Government stocks sold to meet the call for additional special deposits.
§ Mr. HigginsThe Bank of England in its day-to-day market operations acts in accordance with policies agreed with the Government. It would not be in the public interest to disclose details of market strategy and tactics.