§ 2. Sir EDWIN CORNWALLasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the fact that it was officially stated in the Singapore Legislative Council that the policy of Great Britain was not to close down private enterprises run by or in the interests of those with whom we are at war except for military reasons; whether this represents the view of His Majesty's Government; and whether, in view of the steps which are being taken in some Colonies to liquidate German firms, but with the prohibition of enemy trading, he will define the policy of the Government on this question?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Bonar Law)The policy adopted by His Majesty's Government in regard to enemy firms in the Crown Colonies is identical with the policy being enforced in the United Kingdom.