§ 4. Mr. DAYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether all the proved and admitted claims of British nationals against Hungary and Germany have been liquidated and cleared off; and what was the total gross amount paid to British nationals through this Department?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, except for certain interest payments, under the provisions of the Anglo-Hungarian Convention of 1921. The gross amount paid to British nationals through the Clearing Office (Enemy Debts) in respect of claims against Hungary and Germany is £91,400,000. The total gross amount paid 980 through the office in respect of claims against ex-enemy countries is £97,000,000.
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI could not say without notice.