Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2011.

Second World War: Debts

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Sassoon on 15 November (WA 141–2) concerning debts associated with the Second World War, with what countries was a settlement made; what was the settlement; and when and how was it agreed.

Answer: Details of debts associated with the Second World War owing by or owed to the United Kingdom are provided in the Finance Accounts of the United Kingdom and, their successor, the Supplementary Statements to the Consolidated Fund and National Loans Fund Accounts for the financial years 1945-46 to 1987-88, and the following Command Papers: China CM 198; Czechoslovakia Cmd 7798 and Cmnds 55, 56 and 2280; France Cmnd 6988; Netherlands Cmd 7358; Poland Cmd 6864 and 7148 and Cmnd 1057; Turkey Cmds 6165 and 9120; and USSR Cmd 7297. The further information requested could only be obtained at a disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 14221; 733 c374WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Second World War: Debts
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Debts World War II Foreign loans Overseas loans
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk