HC Deb 05 August 1947 vol 441 cc1292-3
68. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the convertibility liability incurred under the Argentine Payments Agreement to date".

Mr. Dalton

The net current sterling earnings of the Argentine.

Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

Will the Chancellor state what that sum is, in accordance with the Question?

Mr. Dalton

No, Sir, I do not think it is advisable to state particular figures from day to day. I think it would be better to leave it.

Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

If this sort of information is refused, how can the House ever understand what is happening on matters affecting our balance of trade?