HC Deb 18 July 1939 vol 350 c188
55. Sir J. Mellor

asked 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. Simon

As 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 Ward

Can 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. Simon

I could not answer that question off-hand, but I think ill the relevant figures are being taken into consideration.