HC Deb 29 November 1937 vol 329 cc1703-4W
Mr. R. Robinson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether any consultations are now taking place with either the United States of America or France with regard to monetary policy; if so, what is the object of such conversations; and, if not, whether he proposes to initiate discussions with a view to remedying the defects in the technique of price stabilisations disclosed by recent events in the city of London?

Lieut.-Colonel Colville

His Majesty's Government are in frequent contact with the United States and French Governments with regard to monetary policy, with the objects which were set out in the Tripartite Declarations of the 26th September, 1936. My right hon. Friend does not propose to initiate any special discussions at the present time.

Lieut.-Colonel Colville

The information is as follows:

Mr. R. Robinson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied that the Government of the United States of America still adheres to the monetary technique embodied in the agreement of September, 1936?

Lieut.-Colonel Colville

Yes, Sir.