§ 49. Mr. MANDERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what negotiations are now taking place with the Australian Government regarding the Australian War Debt, and the present position?
§ 61. Mr. MATTERSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals have reached him from the Commonwealth Government of Australia relative to negotiations for the revision of terms and conditions affecting the Australian War Debt to Great Britain?
§ Mr. P. SNOWDENNo communication on the subject has reached me.
§ Mr. MANDERWill the right hon. Gentleman point out to the Australian Government, if the question arises, that we are in no position in this country to make any concession?
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEWill the right hon. Gentleman remember that all these questions are most mischievous?
§ 65. Mr. WISEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state for the financial year 1931–32 what are expected to be the receipts of Australia on account of reparations; and what will be the payments in respect of Australia's War Debt to the United Kingdom?
§ Mr. SNOWDENAustralia should receive £826,000 on account of reparation in the financial year 1931–32: the sum due in respect of Australia's War Debt to the United Kingdom during the same financial year is £5,548,809.
§ Mr. WISEIn view of the fact that every pound that Australia pays of the War Debt is one pound less for purchases in this country, would it not be worth while to reconsider the basis of these payments bearing in mind the state of unemployment in this country?
§ Mr. SPEAKERAll these matters are debatable.