| Description | Changes to the statistics of the London clearing banks, Oct 1958, following Chancellor Macmillan's reference, 1956, to the disadvantage of having to refer to 'last year's Bradshaw', and in anticipation of the Radcliffe Committee's Report, 1959. Detailed negotiations with the various groups of banks, 1960-1963, following the Report. 'Radcliffe' statistics continued for the time being (tables in file). New statistics introduced for London Clearing banks and Scottish banks, Sep 1961; Accepting houses and overseas banks, Sep 1962; 'other domestic', Mar 1963; Northern Irish banks, Apr 1963; discount houses, June 1963. Returns were on Forms A and B, as follows: Form A - London clearing banks and Scottish banks, and (main 'other domestic' banking figures) 3rd Wednesday of each month, and end of each quarter (16 dates in all). Northern Irish banks: Monthly, at varying dates. Accepting houses, overseas banks, and discount houses: Monthly, at end-month; Form B - All institutions: end-quarter (further analysis of certain items). The discount houses also submitted a Form C, giving certain figures at each third Wednesday. The file also contains various amendments to the definitions and the appearance of new contributors. |