HC Deb 19 December 1944 vol 406 cc1630-1W
Sir G. Jones

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total sum in sterling now owing by this country to countries overseas in respect of debts con- tracted during this war; and the amounts thereof, respectively, owing to each of such countries.

Sir J. Anderson

I cannot give detailed figures other than those which will be found on pages 54 and 55 of the Finance Accounts for 1943, and in previous years; but I would also draw the attention of my hon. Friend to a reply I gave on 15th December to my hon. Friend the Member for Walsall (Sir G. Schuster)—[Vol. 406, No 11, cols. 1472–3].