asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the total amount of British securities held by (a) Government Departments, and (b) the Central Bank during the year ended 31st December, 1953.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - British Securities.
The total amount of British Government securities held by Government Departments is available only for the end of each financial year. The nominal amount so held at 31st March, 1954, was £40,717,000.
British Government securities held by the Central Bank at 31st December, 1953, amounted to £75,792,000.