HC Deb 09 February 1932 vol 261 c659
52 and 53. Mr. ALBERY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he can make a statement on the present international financial situation and reparations;

(2) if he can state whether an agreement has now been reached with the French Government on the question of German reparations?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for the Eastern Division of Wolverhampton (Mr. Mander) on the 2nd February, to which at present I have nothing to add.

Mr. HOLFORD KNIGHT

In order to assist the discussion and consideration of these matters, will the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to consider the issue of a return showing the scaling down of the indebtedness of foreign Governments to this country arising out of the late War?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I think that that information is already available.

Mr. KNIGHT

On inquiry at the Treasury recently, I was informed that it was not; that is why I make this request.