§ 107. Mr. MORGAN JONESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to state the total assets realised by the liquidation and sequestration of property of German nationals in this country; the total amount of the claims made by British nationals in respect of their property in enemy territory; whether these claims have yet been met; if not, will he state the reason for the delay; and whether, in view of the fact that no claims by British nations for reparation can be met until the cost of the British Armies of Occupation has been discharged, the surplus, if any, of the fund first mentioned will be devoted to meeting reparation claims?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI have been asked to reply. The total net proceeds realised by the liquidation and sequestration of German property in this country up to date are£31,030,886. With regard to the second, third and fourth parts of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on the 21st March to the hon. Member for Wimbledon. With regard to the last part, there is not at present any surplus.