Road Fund.

Oral Answers to Questions — China. – in the House of Commons am ar 14 Ebrill 1927.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Fredric Wise Mr Fredric Wise , Ilford

35.

asked the Minister of Transport the total amount of investments and balance at the bank of the Road Fund on the 31st December, 1926?

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Wilfrid Ashley Lieut-Colonel Wilfrid Ashley , New Forest and Christchurch

The total amount of investments and balance at the Bank of England of the Road Fund on the 31st December, 1926, was, approximately, £4¾ millions.

Photo of Mr Fredric Wise Mr Fredric Wise , Ilford

What is the amount of the investments compared with the actual balance at the bank?

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Wilfrid Ashley Lieut-Colonel Wilfrid Ashley , New Forest and Christchurch

If my hon. Friend will put down a question, I will see if I can answer it, but that is another question.

Photo of Mr William Thorne Mr William Thorne , West Ham Plaistow

Is it the intention of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to "pinch" not only the principal, but the amount of the interest as well?

Photo of Mr William Thorne Mr William Thorne , West Ham Plaistow

He would take yours as well.