§ 35. Mr. Manderasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many accounts of British nationals, who were resident in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the war and are now outside the sterling area, have been blocked under the Amendment to the Defence (Finance) Regulations of nth November, 1941; the amount of money involved in each case and the names of the individuals concerned; and whether it is proposed to take any further action to compel a contribution to the national war effort from these persons?
§ Sir K. WoodExamination of various cases is proceeding, but takes time to complete. I am not prepared to publish names. As regards the last part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to my previous replies.
§ Mr. ManderWill my right hon. Friend in due course publish the number of 2066 cases in which action has been taken and the total amount involved?
§ Sir K. WoodI will look into that.