§ Mr. ALLEN BAKERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer as to whether or not it is possible for the Government to assist export traders either to obtain money due to them from continental or other countries, or to secure fresh working capital—essential not merely to the conduct of their business but to the carrying on of the export trade of the country—until debts can be collected abroad?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd George)As regards the first part of the question the matter is still receiving the very careful attention of the Government, and I hope to be in a position to reply before the House rises. As regards the second part I think the Government have already, by their recent arrangements, given considerable assistance to traders.