HC Deb 19 May 1936 vol 312 cc979-80
4. Mr. DAY

asked 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. RUNCIMAN

The 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 through the office in respect of claims against ex-enemy countries is £97,000,000.

Mr. DAY

Has the staff that was dealing with this matter been finally disbanded?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I could not say without notice.