asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will be able to make a statement as to the position of the Exchange Equalisation Account as at 30th September last before the House rises for the Christmas Recess?

My hon. and gallant Friend will remember that what I promised the House was a half-yearly publication made three months in arrear of the position as at 31st March and 30th September. I should propose, therefore, that the approaching statement should be published on 31st December.