HC Deb 06 March 1922 vol 151 cc833-4
49. Captain WEDGWOOD BENN

asked the Prime Minister what is the total amount of the continuing liabilities to France in respect of the hire of land or material in connection with the War?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Lieut.-Colonel Sir R. Sanders)

I have been asked to answer this question. This information is not immediately available, but inquiries are being made and I will communicate further with the hon. and gallant Member in due course.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Will continuing liabilities of this sort be set off against the£600,000,000 owed us by the French Government?

Sir R. SANDERS

I did not say that.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

May we be assured that these moneys will not be paid over, but will be set off against the money owed us by France?