HC Deb 13 July 1916 vol 84 c521
40. Mr. WATT

asked how many firms in Scotland have been wound up on account of enemy origin or association since the passing of the recent Act of Parliament?

Mr. HARCOURT

Under Section1 of the Act of January last, relating to businesses carried on wholly or mainly for the benefit of or under the control of enemy subjects Orders have been made by the Board of Trade for the winding-up of two firms in Scotland. Notice of these Orders appeared in the "Edinburgh Gazette," of the 14th April and the 4th July.