§ 2. Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, having regard to the fact that recovery in world trade is being hampered by the payments of international war debts and reparations, he will consider approaching the various Governments of the other nations concerned with a view to a complete re-examination into the whole international position of this subject?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Captain Eden)The hon. Member may rest 338 assured that the question to which he refers is one that engages the constant attention of His Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. DAYCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether any communications, confidential or otherwise, have passed on this subject?
§ Captain EDENI obviously cannot say whether any confidential communications have passed, and, as for the rest, I would remind the bon. Member that it is a matter in which not only His Majesty's Government have it in their power to take the initiative.