§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 4 May, whether Bank of England officials attached to British missions overseas have any functions other than diplomatic functions; and if they have any residual responsibilities to the Bank of England.
§ Mr. HurdThere is no distinction to be drawn between the diplomatic and non-diplomatic functions of these officials. While serving overseas Bank of England personnel, like other seconded staff, are responsible to their head of mission for the performance of all their official duties.