HC Deb 01 August 1939 vol 350 cc2164-5
60. Mr. Price

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that Japanese purchases of Australian wool and other commodities are being financed by London banking houses; and whether he will take steps to secure that this financial assistance shall cease, and that such proportion of these purchases as are suitable shall be diverted to this country for war stores?

Sir J. Simon

I have no reason to believe that London institutions are increasing the financial credits open to Japan.