HC Deb 29 November 1949 vol 470 c84W
77. Sir W. Smithers

asked the President of the Board of Trade if, when making trade agreements with the Soviet Union, he will take into consideration their debts to Great Britain.

Mr. Bottomley:

Yes, but I could not promise that any short-term trade agreement which was reached would include provision for the repayment of long outstanding debts.