§ 11. Sir A. Southbyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is in possession of information to show to what extent British or Allied capital is invested in hydro-electric plants in Italy?
§ Mr. DaltonAccording to returns made to the Board of Trade for inclusion in the Register of British Property in Enemy Territory, United Kingdom interests in 1190 Italian hydro-electric undertakings amount to approximately £800,000. Registration is not compulsory, and so the returns may not be complete. I regret that I have no information as to Allied interests.
§ Sir A. SouthbyWill the right hon. Gentleman make some inquiries as to the ownership of the capital invested in the Italian hydro-electric plant in the Val D' Aosta, observing that that plant has not yet been bombed?
§ Mr. DaltonPerhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will help me, and we will inquire together.