HC Deb 08 May 1933 vol 277 cc1205-6
9. Colonel BURTON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been called to the decision of the American Government to pay foreign holders of Liberty Bonds in currency which is not based upon a Gold Standard value; and whether he is prepared to make representations to the American Government with a view to obviating loss to British holders?

Sir J. SIMON

I am not aware of any specific decision regarding Liberty Bonds, but in any case I do not think that it would be profitable to make representa- tions to the United States Government on this matter at the present time.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Is there any difference between what the American Government propose to do and what the Canadian Government have done?

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