HC Deb 13 June 1933 vol 279 cc19-20
42. Lieut.- Colonel Sir VIVIAN HENDERSON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Government has reached any decision as to the payment of any War Debt instalment to the United States of America this month?

43. Mr. MANDER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is now able to make a statement with reference to the policy of the Government concerning a payment of the debt to the United States of America due on 15th June; and whether it is proposed to continue the process of tchnical repudiation by the payment of a further amount as part of an ultimate lump-sum settlement?

44. Mr. LAWSON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any statement to make on the payment of War Debt to the United States of America?

45. Sir WILLIAM DAVISON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will assure the House that no payment of debt will be made to the United States of America on the 15th June without demand being made by the British Government of proportionate payments from their debtors?

46. Sir ASSHETON POWNALL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what decision has been arrived at with regard to the payment to the United States of America due on the 15th instant?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I would ask hon. Members to await the statement which my right hon. Friend hopes to be in a position to make later this afternoon.

Mr. LANSBURY

Will the Chancellor of the Exchequer be in a position to make that statement at the opening of the Debate?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

No, Sir; I am afraid that my right hon. Friend will not be in a position to make it at the opening of the Debate.

Mr. LANSBURY

Will he be present? If he is not present to hear the Debate or to open it, it is rather difficult to debate the matter at all.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I think my right hon. Friend will be here. There are reasons why he should not make a statement at the opening.

Mr. LANSBURY

May I point out to the Lord President of the Council, Mr. Speaker, that it is extremely difficult—

Mr. SPEAKER

The right hon. Gentleman can do that later.

Mr. LANSBURY

Very well, if I can have the opportunity.

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