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intention seems to be to publish figures only as far back as 1986. I am not sure that the Q&A material provided a very cogent response on why earlier years' figures were not being provided. Is there a good practical reason for this?

I am sending a copy of this letter to Chris Elston at the Bank.

You.

J P MCINTYRE