§ 56. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether any political or commercial arrangements or concessions have, or had, been entered into with the Royal Italian Government in connection with the recent settlement of the Italian War Debt to this country; and, if so, what are they, including previous arrangements or concessions?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYIs not the right hon. Gentleman aware that statements to the effect have been made in very high quarters that certain arrangements have been come to recently with regard to our policy in the Ruhr as part of these debt negotiations?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir, I have not seen these statements. If they have been made, they are incorrect.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that these statements make this settlement more unfavourable to this country?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThen they will be more valuable for the hon. and gallant Gentleman in debate.