§ 67. Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider the imposition of a small to on imports from Soviet Russia to provide compensation for losses by British subjects formerly resident in Russia, who are now in a state of penury?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Churchill)I have no intention of recommending such a course at the present time.
§ Sir A. KNOXWill the right hon. Gentleman state what reasons he has against taking such a course?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThat would lead me into a far more extensive speech that I can give now.