HC Deb 29 April 1929 vol 227 c1294
42. Captain GARRO-JONES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has addressed any recent communication to the French Government on the subject of that country's debt to this country and, in particular, requesting the French Government to bring up the provisional settlement for ratification?

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

The hon. and gallant Member may rest assured that all proper steps have been taken to make known to the French Government the importance which His Majesty's Government attach to the early ratification of the War Debt Agreement.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Does that mean that a recent communication has been addressed to the French Government?

Mr. SAMUEL

I cannot say anything further without notice.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Is not that the question of which I gave full notice in the ordinary way by putting the question on the Order Paper? Can I have a reply to the question. If not, I shall have to ask for it again the day after to-morrow.

Mr. SAMUEL

Perhaps the hon. and gallant Member will be good enough to do so.