asked the Minister for Finance if he will state (a) the total deposits of the commercial banks, (b) the total net external assets, and (c) the total advances at 1st January, 1956, and at the latest available date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Commercial Banks' Statistics.
It is assumed that (a) and (c) of the question relate to business within the State. Particulars for 1st January, 1956, are not available. Following are the figures for 31st December, 1955 and for 30th June, 1956:—
31st December, 1955 |
30th June, 1956 |
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£ million |
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(a) Current, Deposit and other Accounts within the State |
290.7 |
281.1 |
(b) Net External Assets |
85.7 |
75.2 |
(c) Loans and Advances within the State |
144.4 |
150.0 |