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Written question asked by Oliver Letwin (Conservative) on Monday, 18 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2000. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 21 December 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what was the average rate of return earned by the Bank of England on its foreign exchange reserves during 1999-2000.
Answer

Mr. Letwin: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average rate of return earned by the Bank of England on its foreign exchange reserves during 1999-2000. [143843] Miss Melanie Johnson: Information on the rate of return on the foreign exchange reserves is given in the financial accounts for the Exchange Equalisation Account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
143843; 360 c337W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Gold Gold and foreign exchange reserves
Link
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