HC Deb 25 June 1931 vol 254 c617
68. Mr. McGOVERN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is prepared to set up a committee with a view to inquiring into the question of reducing or abolishing the interest on War Loan stock?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Pethick-Lawrence)

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. McGOVERN

Is the hon. Gentleman prepared to consider this matter further, with a view to a gesture of the same description as that which America is making, being made with regard to people in this country who own War Stock?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

The answer which I have given covers that point.

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