HC Deb 22 May 1919 vol 116 c536
3. Sir RICHARD COOPER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can give any information on the statements which have recently appeared to the effect that negotiations are being carried on in Paris for paying off Britain's indebtedness to the United States by the disposal of British securities in the South American Republics?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I have consulted the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who has no knowledge of the statements in question. They have no foundation in fact.