§ 64. Sir Irving Alberyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is contemplating any modification of present policy in regard to foreign issues?
Mr. ChamberlainThe Foreign Transactions Advisory Committee under the chairmanship of Lord Kennet have been advising me upon this subject for nearly a year. My hon. Friend will be aware of their terms of reference. The work done by the Committee has been most valuable and I am under a great obligation to the members. Experience has confirmed my view that a measure of restriction in this matter continues to be necessary in the public interest, and I have in mind no change of policy. I would like to take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation of the manner in which those concerned in projected foreign issues and similar transactions affected by the policy have continued to conform with my wishes.