Written question asked by Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Dollar
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a material fall in the value of the US dollar on UK official foreign exchange reserves.
- Answer
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The government does not comment on market movements. The reserves are managed to ensure the policy objectives set out in the Exchange Equalisation Account Act 1979 can be met at all times.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2424
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Dollar Gold and foreign exchange reserves
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- 2026-06-01 14:34:10 +0100
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