§ 74. Mr. ATKEYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of. the inconvenience caused to business firms by the fact that the Government has not yet arrived at a decision regarding the settlement of the claims of British subjects against enemy persons or firms; and that this lack of knowledge is handicapping business firms who require the money owing to them by enemy firms for their business; and will he cause an immediate announcement to be made by the Public Trustee as to the policy of the Government in this matter?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANIt has been decided to adopt the Clearing Office scheme for the settlement of German debts contained in Article 296 of the Treaty of Peace with Germany.
§ Mr. ATKEYWill the hon. Gentleman say when a decision will be available so that business people can know what the position really is?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANIt has been decided to adopt the Clearing Office scheme for the settlement of German debts contained in Article 293 of the Treaty of Peace with Germany.