asked the Minister for Finance whether he will state the total amount of English securities held by (a) Government Departments in (i) 1939, and (ii) 1950, and (b) the Central Bank in (i) 1944, and (ii) 1950.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - English Securities.
Sterling securities held for funds under Government control amounted to £14,795,000 at 31st March, 1939, and £52,222,000 at 31st March, 1950.
As regards holdings of the Central Bank, I would refer the Deputy to the published accounts.