HC Deb 17 September 1931 vol 256 cc1027-8
46. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Prime Minister what is the attitude of His Majesty's Government to the proposal for the holding of an international conference of representatives of Governments on the gold standard, in order to follow u the preliminary work of the gold delegation of the Financial Committee of the League of Nations; and whether any steps are contemplated?

The PRIME MINISTER

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the observations made by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his speeoh on the 15th September, to which I have nothing to add.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to answer the last part of my question, as to whether any steps are contemplated; in other words, is any action going to be taken? [interruption.] This is very important. I have asked very few questions this afternoon.

Mr. SPEAKER

This must he an exceptional day.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

But is this not a very exceptional occasion?

Mr. SPEAKER

Mr. O'Connor.

Mr. W. J. BROWN

rose—

Mr. SPEAKER

I have called on the next question.

Mr. BROWN

With great respect, I desire to put a perfectly legitimate supplementary question.

Mr. SPEAKER

There cannot be any more supplementaries to this question.