HC Deb 18 February 1932 vol 261 cc1789-90

The following Notice of Motion stood upon the Order Paper:

For Address for Return, showing in full detail the total indebtedness in terms of capital and interest due to this country and arising out of the late War of each foreign Government concerned; and the extent to which such amounts have been at any time reduced or cancelled."—[Mr. Holford Knight.]

Mr. HOLFORD KNIGHT

On a point of Order. May I ask when the Notice of Motion standing in my name will be called?

Mr. SPEAKER

I understand that the Return has not been granted.

Mr. KNIGHT

Would it not be in order for me to ask a question of the right hon. Gentleman who will be responsible for the giving of that Return?

Mr. SPEAKER

No; unless the Return is granted, I cannot take the Motion.

Mr. KNIGHT

With all respect, this is a matter of very great importance, and I desire to ask the representative of the Treasury why this Return should not be granted in the circumstances.

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. and learned Member must put a question on the Paper with regard to that point.