§ 45. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether he can yet make a statement as to British policy with regard to the question of reparations and the occupation of the Ruhr; and whether any reply has yet been received from the French Government to our recent Note on the subject?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)It would be undesirable to make any statement at the present moment.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYCan the right hon. Gentleman answer that part of the question that asks whether a reply has yet been received—I am not now asking the nature of the reply—but has he yet had a reply from the French Government?
§ The PRIME MINISTERVerbal discussions are proceeding at present.
§ those made in discharge of the obligations represented by the bills handed to Belgium last autumn.
§ 4. In addition to the foregoing paper marks have been requisitioned by the Armies of Occupation during the undermentioned periods to the following values (expressed in gold marks), namely:
Mr. J. RAMSAY MacDONALDMay I ask that in the present situation the right hon. Gentleman does not forget the fact that time is a very important factor?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI can assure the House that no one is better aware of that than I am.