§ 27. Mr. HOLDSWORTH (for Mr. MALLALIEU)asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will state the terms and any subsequent modifications of the mortgage granted to Duncan Stewart and Company, Limited, by the Minister of Munitions in 1918; and how it is that the past seven years have seen no reduction in the amount outstanding?
§ Mr. COOPERThe hon. Member can rest assured that every care is taken to secure the discharge of debts due to His Majesty's Government and that the circumstances of each case are kept under review. It would, however, be contrary to public interest to disclose the details of particular transactions.