HC Deb 15 July 1924 vol 176 c214
67. Mr. RAWLINSON

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the approximate amount of money advanced and price of goods sold or handed over, subject to a subsequent valuation, to the Irish Free State Government since it has been established; and what is the approximate indebtedness, if any, of the Irish Free State to Great Britain at the present time?

Mr. GRAHAM

The right hon. and learned Member will find the latest available information on these points in the statements of the financial position between the British Government and the Government of the Irish Free State contained in Command Papers 1930 of 1923 and 2160 of 1924, which show the position up to the end of the last financial year.

Mr. RAWLINSON

Does that show the approximate amount of the indebtedness of the Irish Free State to Great Britain at the present time? That is what I want to know.

Mr. GRAHAM

I could not say offhand. I think if the right hon. Gentleman looks at the two accounts, copies of which I am sending him, he will find full information there.