§ 46. Mr. GILBERTasked the Prime Minister whether the German Government has paid to the Allies the cost of the Army of Occupation or if any part of the money is still owing to the British authorities; and, if so, if he will state how much, and what steps are being taken to secure the amount?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINApart from certain payments in local currency for the use of the occupying forces, no payments have yet been made by the German Government in respect of the cost of the British Army of Occupation. The amount of the British claim is approximately £46,000,000 up to the 31st instant. The question is being dealt with by the Reparation Commission on behalf of the Allies.