HC Deb 20 June 1921 vol 143 cc872-3
16. Mr. MOSLEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the German Government has yet issued an official notice to German traders guaranteeing to them the repayment of the 26 per cent. duty levied on goods exported from Germany and consigned to the United Kingdom in accordance with the undertaking given by the German Government, as stated by the Lord Privy Seal?

Mr. BALDWIN

So far as I am aware, no such notice has been issued by the German Government, but I understand that they are informing inquirers that exporters will be indemnified for the amount of the levy.

Mr. A. M. SAMUEL

Will that indemnification be paid to the German exporter at the current rate of the exchange of the day or at some nominal exchange of so many marks to the pound, as obtained before the War; it is a very important matter?

Mr. BALDWIN

I would like notice of that question.