§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has had with representatives of the holders 519W of official sterling balances about their intention to exchange these for the new foreign currency bonds; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HealeyI hope that these disdiscussions will begin later this month. I shall provide the House with further information after they have been concluded and foreign currency bonds have been issued.