HC Deb 28 November 1986 vol 106 c398W
Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the Bank of England's current holding of commercial bills; and what significance the bank's dealings in commercial bills is assumed to have for monetary policy.

Mr. Ian Stewart

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what index is now his preferred indicator of the competitiveness of British manufacturing industry.

Mr. MacGregor

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.