§ 64. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can make a statement as to the proposal to hold an international conference for the purpose of stabilisng silver; and whether this proposal has been considered by His Majesty's Government with a view to taking the initiative in the calling of such a conference?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Chislehurst (Mr. Smithers) on 17th February last.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill the Secretary to the Treasury reply to the last part of my question?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEMy answer covers that, and my right hon. Friend point out that he thought the initiative rested with another Government and that he would look further into the position if action were taken.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYHas the matter been considered?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThat was considered.