asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the disposal of the money collected by the French customs posts as duty on British goods entering the occupied area in the Ruhr has been decided upon; if so, what is the decision; and whether: His Majesty's Government has been consulted and has consented?

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative; the remaining two parts do not, therefore, arise.

Have the Government made any representation on this matter?

This matter is being discussed at this present moment.

When is it expected that there will be some information on this very important question?

Soon, I hope.

Do not the Government recognise that we have an interest in these sums which are being exacted from our own traders?