§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect the non-payment of debts to British banks by Argentine banks as a result of the Falklands dispute has had on British commercial banking.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyne[pursuant to his reply, 21 October, c. 205]: The effect was marginally to reduce the liquidity of the British banks who were able to meet their needs from other sources.