HC Deb 19 April 1944 vol 399 cc200-1
53. Mr. Stokes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer at what date he expects the conference between American and British monetary experts on post-war currency to come to an end; and when he expects to make a statement to this House as to the trend of the discussion at this conference.

The Financial Secretary to the Treasur5 (Mr. Assheton)

My right hon. Friend hopes to make a statement on this matte: very shortly.

Mr. Stokes

Has the Minister's attention been drawn to an Associated Press statement in Washington, that early and complete agreement is expected between Grea Britain, the United States, Canada and Russia on the subject of post-war currency; that the position is to be based on gold, and that only one point remains to be settled? Is there any truth in that statement?

Mr. Assheton

I have not seen that particular statement, but if my hon. Friend will await the statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which will be made very shortly, he may find an answer to his question.

Mr. Stokes

Even though the right hon. Gentleman has not seen the statement, he must know what is going on. Is there any truth whatever in it?

Mr. Thorne

Is there any intention on the part of the Government to get back to the gold standard.