§ Sir J. Wardlaw-Milneasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the Council of Foreign Bondholders were unable to recommend the acceptance of the Greek Government's offer to pay 40 per cent. on the coupons of their external loans falling due within the last financial year; and whether advantage will be taken of Sir Frederick Leith-Ross's presence in Athens to press for a more reasonable offer?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir, and in reply to the second part of the question, Sir F. Leith-Ross will, in the course of his discussions in Athens, impress on the Greek1646W Government the importance which His Majesty's Government attach to a satisfactory settlement of the debt problem.