HC Deb 04 February 1931 vol 247 cc1789-90
4. Mr. OSWALD LEWIS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any countries which are members of the League of Nations are still in arrears in respect of any part of the contributions due from them for the expenses of the League during 1929; and, if so, will he give particulars?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

As the reply contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. LEWIS

Will the right hon. Gentleman state if the different countries in arrears with their contributions lose any privilege or right on account of it?

Mr. HENDERSON

I think not. Following is the reply:

According to the latest available Return, dated the 7th of January, 1931, the following contributions to the expenses of the League in respect of 1929 were then unpaid:—

Gold francs. £
Argentine 736,558.14 (29,460)
Bolivia 105,215.77 (4,210)
China 651,318.03 (26,050)
Cuba 19,300.88 (770)
Dominican Republic. 1,610.77 (65)
Guatemala 25,719,73 (1,030)
Honduras 13,898.40 (555)
Nicaragua 26,303.94 (1,050)
Paraguay 21,203.37 (850)
Peru 220,623.30 (8,825)