HC Deb 30 May 1916 vol 82 c2561
28. Mr. GWYNNE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Germans and how many Englishmen are still employed at the Deutsche Bank in London; and if he can say how much longer it is anticipated it will take to discharge the pre-war liabilities of this concern?

Mr. McKENNA

There are still employed at the London Agency of the Deutsche Bank nine German subjects and one Austrian, mostly managers and heads of departments, whose knowledge of the outstanding transactions makes their services indispensable, and seventy-eight British subjects. The work necessary to discharge the pre-war liabilities of the London branch and to vest its remaining assets in the Public Trustee is being actively pushed forward, but I am afraid I cannot say how long it will take to complete.

Mr. GWYNNE

Will the right hon. Gentleman say how many British subjects of military age have been kept employed at this bank?

Mr. McKENNA

I have not got the figures, but if the hon. Member will put a question down I shall be glad to find out. I have no personal knowledge.

Mr. GWYNNE

Will the right hon. Gentleman look into the matter, in view of the statement he made in answer to my question many months ago?

Mr. McKENNA

I do not control the establishment. I will inquire into the matter.