§ 55. Sir J. Mellorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is the intention of the Government that established claims against assets covered by the Czech-Slovakia (Restrictions of Banking Accounts, etc.) Act shall rank pari passu or otherwise; and whether he is now able to give further particulars of assets and claims?
§ Sir J. SimonAs stated in the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for East Willesden(Mr. Hammersley) on Thursday last, a scheme will be drawn up and submitted to the House. I would ask my hon. Friend to await this scheme.
Lieut.-Colonel Sir A. Lambert WardCan the Chancellor of the Exchequer in form us whether the liability incurred by the former Czecho-Slovakian Government by their guarantee of the Austrian 4½ percent, loan has been taken into account in assessing the assets of the Czecho Government in this country?
§ Sir J. SimonI could not answer that question off-hand, but I think ill the relevant figures are being taken into consideration.