HC Deb 29 May 1933 vol 278 c1534
37. Mr. DORAN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the indebtedness of Russia to Britain at the end of the last financial year, including interest?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Hore-Belisha)

I would refer to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for the Deritend Division (Mr. Crooke) on 28th March last.

Mr. THORNE

Will that statement include debts incurred prior to 1917?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

It will be the net amount owing by Russia to this country.

Mr. THORNE

Will it include debts incurred during the Tsarist regime, and, if not, why not?

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