HC Deb 15 June 1931 vol 253 cc1438-9
72. Mr. C. WILLIAMS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give a return showing all loans and the payment of interest on which or whose capital, or both, is guaranteed by Parliament?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

The hon. Member will find a full statement in the Annual Finance Accounts of the United Kingdom.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Why cannot we have it in a short clear form so that the country may know the precise position?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

If the hon. Gentleman will refer to the Finance Accounts, he will find that it would take me 10 minutes or a quarter of an hour to read it all.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Owing to the unsatisfactory nature of the statement, I will raise this matter on the Adjournment.