§ 5. Sir GODFREY BARINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the present position in regard to the claims of German subjects whose property was destroyed or damaged during the South African war; and if he can give the amount of such claims?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY Of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Acland)The matter is receiving careful consideration, but His Majesty's Government must communicate with the Government of the Union of South Africa before any announcement can be made on the subject. The amount claimed is about £121,000.