asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the convertibility liability incurred under the Argentine Payments Agreement to date".

The net current sterling earnings of the Argentine.

Will the Chancellor state what that sum is, in accordance with the Question?

No, Sir, I do not think it is advisable to state particular figures from day to day. I think it would be better to leave it.

If this sort of information is refused, how can the House ever understand what is happening on matters affecting our balance of trade?