HC Deb 27 March 1871 vol 205 cc659-60
MR. MILLS

asked the Secretary to the Treasury, Why payment of the dividend due on March 1st on the portion of the Greek Loan of 1832–3 guaranteed by England has been refused payment by the London agents of the contractors?

MR. BAXTER

The bill for payment of that portion of the Greek Loan guaranteed by Great Britain was only presented at the Pay Office on Saturday, and orders have been given to honour it. The delay referred to by the hon. Gentleman arose from the state of affairs in Paris, whence the London agents receive the usual instructions for paying the dividends. They are now, however, in course of payment.