asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the net external assets of the commercial banks, Central Bank and departmental funds on the latest available date, showing in each case the change since 31st December, 1956, and similar comparable figures for the previous year.
Written Answers. - External Assets.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
EXTERNAL ASSETS.
|
31 December, 1955 |
20 March, 1956 |
31 December, 1956 |
19 March, 1957 |
Change between 31 December, 1955 and 20 March, 1956 |
Change between 31 December, 1956 and 19 March, 1957 |
|
|
£ million |
£ million |
£ million |
£ million |
£ million |
£ million |
|
|
Commercial Banks (net) |
85.7 |
90.3 |
88.4 |
92.8 |
+4.6 |
+4.4 |
|
Central Bank |
80.2 |
75.0 |
77.3 |
78.5 |
-5.2 |
+1.2 |
|
Funds under the Control of the Minister for Finance (nominal) value) |
40.0 |
32.2 |
22.4 |
21.5 |
-7.8 |
-0.9 |