§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the growth of domestic credit expansion in each year since 1970 as a percentage of the money stock; how this compares with the growth in the money supply; what was the reason for the difference in each year; and what is the significance of the variation in terms of (a) the money economy and (b) the real economy.
§ Mr. LawsonI regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.