§ 33. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the present financial crisis in Austria any discussions with the British Government or through the League of Nations have taken place or representations made upon the question of some form of financial assistance being granted to the Austrian state or Austrian interests by the British Government, either alone or in conjunction with other European Governments; and can he make a statement?
Mr. A. HENDERSONThe answer to the first part of this question is in the negative. The second docs not, therefore, arise. At the same time, the situation of Austria has engaged the sympathetic attention of His Majesty's Government, and will continue to do so in the hope that she will emerge form her difficulties. I would also point out that, as I stated in reply to the hon. Member for Moseley on the 22nd of June, the Bank of England has lately advanced ever £4,000,000 to assist Austria.