HC Deb 08 March 1923 vol 161 cc709-10
51. Mr. COLLISON

asked the Prime Minister if the military commission which recently met in Paris has agreed to the legitimacy of the claim of the American Army of Occupation for reimbursement from the Reparation Fund; whether the last payment of gold marks by Germany has already been disbursed amongst the Allies; and, if so, how do the Allies purpose meeting this claim?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Baldwin)

This matter is still under discussion in Paris between representatives of the Governments concerned (there is no military commission) and I can make no statement pending conclusion of the discussions. The answer to the second part is in the affirmative.

54. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government is supporting the demands of the American Government for their costs of the American Army of Occupation; and if any agreement has yet been come to with America for a common policy on these matters?

Mr. BALDWIN

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to my reply to-day to the question of the hon. Member for Penrith and Cockermouth.

Captain BENN

Will the payments come from the Reparation Fund if they are agreed upon?

Mr. BALDWIN

I would rather answer that when the agreement is reached.

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