50. Sir F. HALLasked the Prime Minister what is the quantity of coal which, under the terms of the Spa Agreement, should have been delivered to France by Germany up to the 30th September last; and what is the amount that had actually been handed over at that date?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Chamberlain)I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply which I gave to the hon. and gallant Member for Central Aberdeen on the 19th instant with regard to the carrying out by Germany of her obligation to deliver coal to the Allies under the Spa Agreement. I have no exact information as to the allocation of the coal by the Reparation Commission, but I believe that approximately 78 per cent. of the total deliveries goes to France and the remainder goes to Belgium, Italy, and Luxembourg.
Sir F. HALLIs it not material information, which this country should have, as to whether Germany is carrying out the arrangements entered into? Cannot our Government find out from the French Government what quantity of coal has been delivered up to a given date?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINThat information is material and is in the possession of the Government, and I gave it to the House in the answer to which I referred the hon. and gallant Gentleman.
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINYes, I have given it up to the latest date.