HC Deb 24 November 1932 vol 272 c220
11. Mr. LYONS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can now make a statement on the question of the American debt situation?

13. Mr. CRAVEN-ELLIS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make representations to the United States of America to the effect that it will not be in the best interest of a world trade revival for this country to renew her War debt payments until the United States of America will agree to accept settlement by goods instead of gold?

15. Mr. BRACKEN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether His Majesty's Government will consider the advisability of discharging a large part of Britain's debt to the Government of the United States by the export of all our available gold supplies?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am not at present in a position to make any further statement on the question of the American Debt.

Mr. LYONS

At what date does the right hon. Gentleman expect to be able to make a statement in the House?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am not in a position to say.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Has the right hon. Gentleman considered whether there will be any material injury to our credit if we pay in gold?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

All relevant matters will be taken into consideration.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

There is not much time.