§ 66. Sir W. Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state in simple terms and by countries, Britain's external financial obligations; and where exact figures are not available, will he give an estimate.
§ Mr. DaltonThe total now exceeds £3,500,000,000, but I am not prepared at present to give details of its composition.
§ Sir W. SmithersWill the right hon. Gentleman say why he cannot give details? Why keep it secret?
§ Mr. DaltonI think it is better, for the moment, that we should not go into too much detail, though in due course I have no doubt that these matters will be revealed in debate.