HC Deb 02 November 1916 vol 86 c1820
57. Mr. G. TERRELL

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can furnish a list of the enemy-owned shares in British companies which are now vested in the Public Trustee for sale?

Mr. PRETYMAN

I will lay a list on the Table of the House.

58. Mr. TERRELL

asked whether the enemy-owned shares in the Enfield Electric Cable Manufacturing Company, Limited, have yet been sold by the Public Trustee; and, if so, to whom and for what price?

Mr. PRETYMAN

The Public Trustee informs me that he is carrying on negotiations for a sale of the enemy-owned shares in the Enfield Electrical Cable Manufacturing Company, Limited, but he has not yet effected a sale.

Mr. TERRELL

With whom are these negotiations being carried on, and is it not proposed to offer these shares for sale on the public market?

Mr. PRETYMAN

I must have notice of that question. I am afraid I cannot answer off-hand.

An HON. MEMBER

Why not?