HC Deb 17 July 1933 vol 280 cc1540-1W
Mr. N. MACLEAN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the cost to this country to date of the World Economic Conference?

Mr. EDEN

His Majesty's Government are only bearing the extra cost of holding the Conference in London instead of in Geneva. It would involve a great deal of time and work to calculate how much of the expenditure already incurred will ultimately be a final charge on His Majesty's Government, if indeed such a calculation could be made at all at this stage. As to the estimated amount of the final charge, as already explained, £18,500 has been included in the Foreign Office Vote for 1933–34 for this purpose—inclusive of £7,500 for adapting the Geological Museum for the work of the Conference.

Mr. LEVY

asked the Prime Minister if, and when, it is the intention to adjourn the World Monetary and Economic Conference; and what date is proposed for its resumption?

The PRIME MINISTER

No decision has yet been taken by the Bureau which controls the business of the Conference, but an adjournment is likely next week.