Σημείωμα του Ε.Τσουδερού σχετικά με το διακανονισμό του πολεμικού χρέους της Ελλάδας προς την Αγγλία.

from the War ordeal with substantial liabilities.] And it is our view that a solution should be found out whereby Greece would be charged to an extent analogous to its resources, thus ensuring the prospect of the country's ability to carry out unfailingly the obligations which she is going to undertake.] To help in a further appreciation of the financial situation in Greece, the following data should also be taken under consideration:- a) That Greece will be charged with the repayment of her war debt to the United States of $15,000,000 or £3,000,000 exclusive of interest already accrued.] b) That the completion of the Refugee settlement will require a further outlay of about £8,000,000.] The annual service of such loan would saddle the future Budgets of the country with a sum of £450,000.] The completion of the Refugee establishment is imperative for reasons of supreme social and financial importance, and the country shall be inevitably bound to find out the means necessary, by raising either an external or an internal loan.] c) That this outlay, together with the service to be agreed upon in connexion with the repayment of our War Debt to Great Britain would burden the Budgetary expenditure with new items, which could be met only with fresh taxation, given that thus far the revenue can hardly cover expenditure.] - 5 -