HC Deb 04 February 1930 vol 234 cc1683-4
67. Mr. KELLY

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of men and women now employed in the ex-Enemy Debts Department?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

The staff of the Clearing Office (Enemy Debts) at home and abroad consist at the present date of 362 men and 25 women.

Mr. KELLY

Is there any likelihood of a decrease and, particularly in view of

recent revelations, of the Department closing down?

Mr. GRAHAM

I have replied to that question before, that the Department will be wound up when the work is overtaken, and there will be a progressive decrease. Beyond that I cannot go.