Q. When was the Royal Bank of Scotland founded?
A. In the year 1727.
Q. When does your present charter expire?
A. It is perpetual.
Q. How many branches have you?
A. One hundred and fifty-two.
Q. Are all your branches of the same class, or have you main and subsidiary branches?
A. In some cases there are sub-branches. Some are mainly or almost entirely deposit branches; others have few deposits, but a large advance business.
Q. Is the business conducted at your branches of the same class as at your office in London?