§ 34. Sir HARRY BRITTAINasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is able to state, approximately, the amount owed by the Russian Government to British investors in pre-War bonds guaranteed by that Government?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Viscount Wolmer)The answer contains a number of figures, and, with my hon. Friend's permission, I will have it circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. SHINWELLDoes the term Russian Government apply to the Soviet Government or the Czarist Government?
§ Viscount WOLMERI think the hon. Gentleman had better ask the hon. Member who puts the question.
§ Following are the figures referred to:
§ The claims registered with the Russian Claims Department in respect of pre-War Bonds of, or guaranteed by, the Russian Government, are as follows:
| State Loans | £14,592,000 |
| Roubles | 4,646,000 |
| Guaranteed Railway Loans | £10,637,000 |
| Roubles | 818,000 |
| Marks | 9,168,000 |
| Francs | 5,491,000 |
§ These figures represent capital amounts, and are exclusive of interest in arrear.