HC Deb 17 November 1927 vol 210 c1119
67. Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked 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. KNOX

Will the right hon. Gentleman state what reasons he has against taking such a course?

Mr. CHURCHILL

That would lead me into a far more extensive speech that I can give now.