§ 66. Mr. G. FABERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it was by his authority, express or implied, that the printed invitation to the public to purchase National War Bonds contained and contains the statement that both the principal sum subscribed and the interest arising therefrom were absolutely safe, being guaranteed by the State?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. FABERHad the right hon. Gentleman his promise, publicly given, in mind when he made his two recent speeches on the conscription of capital?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWYes; my hon. Friend has evidently not agreed with me as to the meaning of what I said. I have nothing to add.
§ Mr. FABERWas not one an absolute promise and the other a statement in which the right hon. Gentleman told the House that he had an open mind?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo, Sir. The hon. Member has not followed the question. I made no declaration or statement which in any way indicated in the remotest degree the possibility of repudiation.