HC Deb 10 September 1914 vol 66 cc623-4
12. Mr. GEORGE TERRELL

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state what steps the Government now propose to take in regard to companies the capital of which is either owned or controlled by German or Austrian aliens?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Runciman)

I would refer the hon. Member to the terms of the Trading with the Enemy Proclamation No. 2 and of the Bill to make provision for penalties for trading with the enemy which was introduced yesterday by my right hon. Friend the Attorney-General. I shall make a further statement very shortly.