HC Deb 03 August 1972 vol 842 c179W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how the official price of gold at 38 dollars per ounce compares with the market price in principal European centres; and whether it is the Government's intention to recommend an upward revision of the official price.

Mr. Higgins

On 2nd August the price per ounce at the morning fixing in London was 70 dollars and in Zurich at noon 69.50 dollars.

The answer to the second part of the Question is No.