HC Deb 24 May 1928 vol 217 cc2049-50
Mr. PETHICK - LAWRENCE

(by Private Notice) asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether the Treasury has been co-operating in the negotiations for a loan to Yugoslavia, or has been consulted regarding its conditions?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Arthur Michael Samuel)

No, Sir.

Mr. PETHICK - LAWRENCE

(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has been consulted or informed regarding a projected loan to Yugoslavia, one of the conditions of which is that part of the money should be used to build a strategic line to Cattaro?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Godfrey Locker-Lampson)

No, Sir.

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

In view of rumours which are about to this effect, will the hon. Gentleman suggest that if any such loan is intended it should be arranged through the League of Nations?

Mr. SPEAKER

I think the hon. Member ought to base his question on something more than rumour.