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German Reparations.

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance. – in the House of Commons at on 14 March 1929.

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Photo of Sir John Power Sir John Power , Wimbledon

40.

asked the Chancellor of the exchequer the receipts to date this year from German reparations?

Mr. SAMUEL:

The amount received during the present financial year in respect of German reparation is £17,750,000.

Photo of Mr Morgan Jones Mr Morgan Jones , Caerphilly

Has anything been received in kind, as well as in money?

Mr. SAMUEL:

That is the total. The hon. Member asked for the total, and I have given it.

Photo of Mr Morgan Jones Mr Morgan Jones , Caerphilly

Does it include payments in kind?

Mr. SAMUEL:

The hon. Member had better put that question on the Paper.

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