asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that a consignment, said to be a first consignment, consisting of 17½ tons of gold, has been transferred by the Soviet Government to Germany; and whether he can give any further information about this transaction?

Yes, Sir, and my Noble Friend has reason to believe that this report is not without foundation.

Can my right hon. Friend state whether this sending of gold to a country at war with us is in accordance with complete neutrality?

Is my right hon. Friend aware that Russia has now become a capitalist, money-lending State?