§ 2. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps are being taken to secure payment of their claims for War damage on the part of British traders in Turkey; and when the distribution of dividend on such claims may be expected?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Ronald McNeill)Claims for War damage suffered in Turkey are being dealt with by the Inter-Allied Commission appointed in accordance with the Convention of 23rd November, 1923 (Command Paper 2028). The Inter-Allied Commission have recently taken steps to accelerate their work, but I fear I cannot say when the Commission will be in a position to distribute a dividend, as this must depend on the progrese made in dealing with the large mass of claims.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEIs it not the case that the Inter-Allied Commission have issued a Report on this matter, and, as a matter of fact, does not that put the possibility of payment very much nearer?
§ Mr. McNEILLI think The hon. Member is mistaken.