§ 13. Mr. G. Straussasked the Prime Minister whether he will publish the correspondence that passed between the French Government and His Majesty's Government relating to the transfer to Germany of the Czech gold held by the Bank for International Settlements?
§ Mr. ButlerThe communications which passed between the French Government and His Majesty's Government on this subject were made orally, and not in writing.
§ Mr. StraussWere there and written communications at all from the French Government?
§ Mr. ButlerNo, Sir.
§ Mr. PalingHas any money been transferred by the Bank of England to the German account?
§ Mr. ButlerI cannot answer that question.