HC Deb 20 March 1918 vol 104 cc979-80
51. Sir R. COOPER

asked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government is hampered in any way in its prosecution of the War by the power or influence of international finance?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not understand what my hon. Friend means by this question, and am therefore unable to answer it.

Sir R. COOPER

Has the War Cabinet at any time, in any course that it has desired to take, in any way been hampered by the power or influence of international finance?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not know what my hon. Friend means by international finance. As far as I am aware, no case of the kind suggested has come to the notice of the Cabinet.

Mr. BILLING

Has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the fluctuations of Marconi shares occasioned by the trial?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I think the hon. Member said all that was necessary on that subject last night. The Cabinet, so far as I know, has not been hampered by any dealings in Marconi shares.