HC Deb 15 November 1932 vol 270 cc942-3
51. Captain P. MACDONALD

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can now make any statement as to the attitude of the British Government to the payment of the War debt due to the United States?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir, I have no statement to make at present.

Captain MACDONALD

Will the right hon. Gentleman be able to make a statement before the end of this Session?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I could not say. That depends on circumstances.

Mr. LAMBERT

Will the right hon. Gentleman add to his Note to the American Government the statement that with the best will in the world it is quite beyond the capacity of Great Britain to pay these debts in gold?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I imagine that my right hon. Friend will be willing to leave the matter to those who are responsible.