Level | Item |
Reference Number (click to see whole series/group) | ADM14/31 |
Extent | 1 file |
Title | PAPERS OF LUCIUS PERRONET THOMPSON-MCCAUSLAND: ROBOT AND THE EUROPEAN PAYMENTS UNION (EPU) |
Date | 21 Feb 1952 - 26 Jun 1952 |
Description | 'Robot' was a scheme under which sterling was to float and become convertible, while restrictions were placed on outstanding sterling sight liabilities to overseas residents. The file contains Bank and Treasury (HMT) papers on the various aspects of the plan, which was revised frequently but not in fact implemented. |