HC Deb 11 August 1919 vol 119 c859
50. Mr. GIDEON MURRAY

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government has decided to set aside £25,000,000 to provide long-term credits in foreign countries which cannot pay for essential imports by exports?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I have been asked to answer this question. I have nothing to add to the answers which have already been given to the hon. Member on this subject. This matter will be fully explained in the forthcoming statement on trade policy.

Mr. MURRAY

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether the statement in a leading newspaper a few days ago to the effect that £25,000,000 has been set aside for this purpose is correct or not?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I have not seen that paper.