HC Deb 18 November 1918 vol 110 c3190
45. Brigadier-General CROFT

asked the Prime Minister whether he can make a statement giving definite information to the country that peace terms will include full reparation by the German Empire, including the repayment of the net cost of the War incurred by the Allies

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Bonar Law)

I can make no statement on this subject.

General CROFT

In view of the approaching General Election, may I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he is not going to make a definite statement on this question, in view of the promise that there should be a people's peace?

Mr. BONAR LAW

No definite statement can be made on the subject. As I said before, this question must be left to the decision of the Government, which represents the nation.

General CROFT

Is this question included in the term "reparation" Is the question of the payment of the net cost of the War included in the term "reparation," for which we have been fighting?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I can only repeat what I said before, that I can make no definite statement on the subject.