I asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the first monthly instalment of 60,000, payable in accordance with the terms of the recent Anglo-Rumanian debt, was received on the date on which it was due?

The payment referred to was not effected on the due date, but I am glad to say that it has now been received.

I May I ask whether the second instalment, which is now due, has also been paid?

I I could not say without notice.