HC Deb 20 November 1917 vol 99 c984
4. Mr. STANTON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs who are the directors of the Bank of Norway; and whether any inquiries have been made at any time by his Department in order to ascertain the extent to which this bank or the directors of it may be used by persons in this country as a means of evading the Trading with the Enemy Act?

Lord R. CECIL

The Bank of Norway has, on many occasions, given valuable assistance to His Majesty's Government. The directors are: Messrs. K. Bomhoff, W. Monsen, H. C. Klingenberg, K. K. Heie, W. Duborgh; and there is no reason to believe that it has been used by persons in this country for the purpose indicated in the question.

Sir C. HENRY

Has the right hon. Gentleman any knowledge of any Swedish, capital in the bank?

Lord R. CECIL

I am afraid I could not say without notice.

Sir C. HENRY

Will my right hon. Friend make inquiries?

Lord R. CECIL

Of course, I will.