HC Deb 28 November 1922 vol 159 cc506-7
Mr. WALLHEAD

(by Private Jot ire) asked the Prime Minister whether the French occupancy of the Ruhr Valley is imminent; and, if so, whether such occupancy will receive the support of His Majesty's Government, moral or military?

The PRIME MINISTER

I have no information which would justify me in saying that the occupation of the Ruhr is imminent, and obviously I cannot answer such a hypothetical question.

Mr. WALLHEAD

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that rumours are already current in the Press that such occupancy is imminent?

The PRIME MINISTER

I dare say. I have seen rumours of a great many things in the Press, but I can assure the hon. Member that no step of any kind in that direction has as yet been taken.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

I suppose there is no possible doubt that if such steps were to be taken, His Majesty's Government would know of them before they were taken?

The PRIME MINISTER

Obviously.