HC Deb 12 March 1919 vol 113 cc1293-4W
Mr. STEWART

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in the new Regulations affecting fresh capital issues, he can see his way to give some more latitude to those engaged in British enterprise in foreign countries; and whether, in the case of Anglo-French companies producing raw materials required in the industry of this country and prepared to supply the new capital required wholly with money raised in France from French sources, he would be prepared to consider favourably an application made under such conditions?

Mr. BALDWIN

The importance of providing capital for British enterprise abroad, so far as this may be consistent with the maintenance of the foreign exchanges and the necessities of the United Kingdom, will be kept steadily in view, and every encouragement will be given to propositions for obtaining foreign capital.