asked the Minister for Finance if this country's external reserves decreased as between the last quarter of 1973 and the first quarter of 1974; and, if so, by how much and why.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - External Reserves.
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Between end-December 1973 and end-March 1974 the official external reserves decreased by £5.3 million to £430 million. The reserves are subject to regular fluctuations, and it is considered that a change of this order is not significant in relation to the total.