U.N.R.R.A. (Cost to U.K.)

HC Deb 01 April 1947 vol 435 cc1832-3

53. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total cost of U.N.R.R.A. to the British taxpayer.

Mr. Dalton

£155 million.

Sir W. Smithers

Will the Chancellor of the Exchequer set up an inquiry to find out if the money given by British taxpayers was used for the purpose for which it was intended? Was it used for Communist propaganda, and how much of it was used for victualling illegal ships to Palestine?

Mr. Dalton

I cannot imagine from where the hon. Gentleman has got these fantastic ideas. So fantastic are they that I do not propose to inquire into them.

Sir W. Smithers

May I send the right hon. Gentleman some evidence?