§ 59. Mr. WILLIAM YOUNGasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, on account of the negotiations for the purchase of the enemy interest in the Ore Trading Company having proved abortive, he will state what steps, if any, he has taken or proposes to take to wind-up this concern or place it in the hands of the custodian?
Mr. ROBERTSThe shares of the Ore Trading Company, Limited, belonging to enemies have been vested in the custodian.
§ Mr. BUTCHERIs it not possible to sell them?
Mr. ROBERTSI am advised that the sale of the shares would have so little effect on the interests of the company that it has been thought desirable to charge the custodian with the care of them.