§ 42. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government has made an offer to the Government of the French Republic under which France is to be excused her debt to this country on the condition that claims for reparation on Germany are reduced?
§ Sir R. HORNEThe answer is in the negative. I am not at present in a position to add anything to my previous statements on this subject.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYAre we to take it that the reports which have appeared in the Press, especially in the United States, are altogether baseless?
§ Sir R. HORNEI think that any hon. Member would be very ill-advised to make up his mind on this question from reports in the Press.