HC Deb 24 October 1944 vol 404 cc12-3
7. Mr. G. Strauss

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give an assurance that the currency to be issued to Allied forces in Austria will not be the same as the currency issued to troops in Germany.

Sir J. Grigg

I can assure my hon. Friend that the financial consequences of the Moscow declaration to separate Austria from Germany have not been overlooked in making the plans for the occupation of Austria. That is all I can say at present.

Mr. Strauss

Why cannot the right hon. Gentleman say more, as there is no military secret about this and it is a matter which is arousing considerable anxiety among many people?

Sir. J. Grigg

It is not only military matters which should not be the subject of undesirable speculation.