HC Deb 21 July 1936 vol 315 cc223-4
8. Sir EUGENE RAMSDEN

asked the President of the Board of Trade what sums have been received under the Anglo-Turkish debt agreement; and whether he is satisfied with the working of this agreement?

12. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make any statement with regard to the working of the Anglo-Turkish trade agreement?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

On 11th July the total sum paid into the Bank of England was approximately £350,000 and the total payments out up to that date were approximately £345,000. The amount awaiting transfer was on 30th June equivalent to approximately £915,000. The Turkish Government have accepted the invitation of His Majesty's Government to send representatives to this country at an early date to discuss measures to improve the working of the agreement.