27. CAPTAIN TERRELLasked the Prime Minister if he will state the present attitude of the German Government towards the demands of the Reparation Commission; and whether the Allies propose to take any action, and, if so, of what nature, to compel it to observe its obligations?
§ 29. Mr. HOGGEasked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement as to the negotiations regarding German reparations?
Mr. YOUNGThe present situation of the question affecting Germany's reparation payments during the year 1922 may be gathered from the terms of a letter from the German Government to the Reparation Commission of the 7th instant, and a reply thereto of the 13th instant, both of which documents have been published. I am forwarding copies to the hon. Members. I would add that the questions at issue are within the competence of the Reparation Commission, and that it is not for the Allied Governments to take any action unless and until the matter is referred to them by the Commission under Paragraph 17 of Annex II to Part VIII of the Treaty of Versailles.
§ Captain W. BENNMay I ask the Leader of the House whether this Government is committed to any joint military action with France in respect of the Ruhr if the French demands are not met by 31st May?
§ Mr. SPEAKERNotice should be given of that question.