HC Deb 14 June 1928 vol 218 cc1165-6
48. Mr. RILEY

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether the Inter-Allied Commission at Sofia has yet decided what recommendation to make as to the remission or suspension of reparation payments in view of the recent disastrous earthquakes which have taken place in Bulgaria?

Mr. SAMUEL

So far as I am aware, no decision on the matter has yet been taken by the Inter-Allied Commission.

Mr. RILEY

Has the hon. Gentleman information that steps are being taken to consider the situation?

Mr. SAMUEL

Yes, Sir, the British representative at Sofia has been so instructed.

Mr. MALONE

Does the hon. Gentleman not realise that distress is serious and some settlement ought to be hastened?

Mr. SAMUEL

We cannot do any more than we are doing.