§ 7. Mr. Flemingasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the fact that under German law money becoming due by way of inheritance or legacies to residents of other countries is transferred to a blocked account which can only be used for a limited number of purposes, which prevents the said money leaving the Reich; and whether he will enter into negotiations with the German Government with a view to agreement on some more satisfactory arrangement?
§ Mr. ButlerHis Majesty's Government are aware of the fact that under German 998 law money becoming due by way of inheritance or legacies to residents of other countries is transferred to a blocked account in Germany, and they are giving the matter their careful consideration.
§ Mr. FlemingWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind that on 16th December last a reciprocal agreement was arrived at between the United States and the German Reich on this matter, and will he consider taking similar steps to force Germany to come to an agreement?
§ Mr. ButlerI have said that we have this matter under consideration, and I will certainly pay due attention to the point raised by my hon. and learned Friend.
§ Sir William DavisonWill my right hon. Friend see that whatever regulations apply to this country and Germany, similar regulations shall apply also to Germany and this country?