asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the total gross external assets held by the associated banks on the reporting dates in March, 1951, 1952 and 1953.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - External Assets—Associated Banks' Holdings.
asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the total net external assets of the associated banks on the reporting dates in March, 1951, 1952 and 1953.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to take Questions Nos. 10 and 11 together. The particulars requested are as follows:—
|
Reporting Date |
External Assets of Associated Banks |
|
|
Gross |
Net |
|
|
£ million |
£ million |
|
|
20th March, 1951 |
252.1 |
119.8 |
|
18th March, 1952 |
232.0 |
108.8 |
|
17th March, 1953 |
246.0 |
121.3 |
As the gross figures include assets held by the banks against their external liabilities in respect of deposits and other obligations, only the net figures are significant.