HC Deb 03 May 1923 vol 163 cc1602-3
55. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the question of the disposal of the money collected by the French Customs posts in the Ruhr district on British goods entering the occupied territory has yet been settled; and what steps are now being taken by His Majesty's Government to pursue the question?

Mr. BALDWIN

I have nothing to add to previous replies.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Can the right hon. Gentleman now state what steps are being taken to pursue this question?

Mr. BALDWIN

The steps are continuing.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Are the steps going forward or backward?

Mr. BALDWIN

In the direction of the goal, and, when it is reached, I hope to be able to give a more satisfactory answer.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

I will repeat this question this day week.

Captain BENN

Is any of the money which is taken from British traders coming to the British Exchequer?

Mr. BALDWIN

I must ask for notice of that question.