The Bank of England said it had providedthe money market with 115 mln stg assistance in the morning
session. This compares with the Bank's forecast of a 300 mln
stg shortage in the system today.
    The central bank bought bills outright in band two at
9-13/16 pct comprising 73 mln stg bank bills and 42 mln stg
local authority bills.
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