HC Deb 23 November 1916 vol 87 cc1583-4
96. Major HUNT

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider the advisability of turning to better account the business premises in the heart of the City of London now occupied by the German and Austrian banks, either by sale or letting, than for completing, without return to the country, the small amount of work which Sir William Plender states is now necessary for winding up these enemy banks?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. McKenna)

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. and learned Member for York on 2lst November.