§ 3. Mr. LEWISasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what further measures are contemplated to secure for the Exchequer sums equivalent to the balance due from the Irish Free State and not covered by the receipts from the import duties at present being levied?
Mr. J. H. THOMASThe hon. Member may rest assured that the whole matter is under my constant consideration.
§ Mr. LEWISDoes that answer mean that the right hon. Gentleman proposes to increase some of the existing duties, or place duties on additional articles, or what does it mean?
§ Mr. THORNEIs this not another case of using a steam-hammer to crack a nut?
Mr. THOMASIf the hon. Gentleman means that the debt owing to this country should be repudiated and no steps taken to maintain British rights, then all I say is that I never understood that to be the policy of the British people.