§ 55. Mr. Ecclesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the trade negotiations with France have yet been concluded; and on what terms he has renewed the credit previously available to that country.
§ 62. Mr. Edelmanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to effect a new financial agreement with France.
§ Mr. DaltonI am now engaged in discussions on these matters with the French Government.
§ Mr. EcclesWould the Chancellor give us an assurance that current trade with France will not be held up by want of credit facilities?
§ Mr. DaltonI am now discussing with the French Government what we can do to assist Anglo-French trade, but I must repeat that we are not in a position to give large credits today. People must, on the whole and in general, pay for what they get with reasonable promptitude.
§ Mr. Godfrey NicholsonDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think it is most important that foreign countries should realise that friendship with us results in increased economic prosperity?
§ Mr. DaltonYes, Sir.