HC Deb 15 February 1926 vol 191 cc1512-3
24. Sir WILLIAM DAVISON

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what was the total value of the arms and military and other stores handed over by Great Britain to the Irish Free State authorities; and whether the same have now been paid for?

Mr. AMERY

The estimated value of the arms, military and other stores handed over to the Irish Free State authorities is approximately £1,900,000. This amount is included in the figures given in Part II of Command Paper 2482, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy. As stated in the note in that Paper, no immediate cash payment is due from the Free State Government in respect of this property.

Sir W. DAVISON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say why it is that we are not to have a cash payment? Would it not be desirable, in connection with the economy campaign of the Government, to collect long outstanding debts?

Mr. AMERY

This is a matter that is covered by other arrangements.

Mr. N. MACLEAN

Will the right hon. Gentleman also give attention to the collection of the £100,000,000 of debt handed over to Koltchak, Denikin and Yudenitch?