§ 55. Commander OLIVER LOCKER-LAMPSONasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the continued hardships involved and the public indignation at the delay, His Majesty's Government will consider the necessity of placing a time limit within which the Soviet Government should deal with the question of restoration or compensation for property confiscated from British nationals by the Soviet Government?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI do not think that the course suggested by my hon. and gallant Friend would serve the purpose he has in view.
§ Commander LOCKER - LAMPSONCould the right hon. Gentleman say how this purpose could better be served? Is there any other course he can suggest?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI think patience.