HC Deb 03 April 1950 vol 473 c100W
67. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps he is taking to assist British diplomatic representatives in the Soviet Union to meet the rise in the cost of living due to the recent revaluation of the rouble.

Mr. Ernest Davies

The emoluments of these representatives are payable on the basis of a fixed rate of exchange. The increased cost of buying roubles as a result of the alteration in the exchange rate is borne by His Majesty's Government and does not affect individuals.