§ 78. Sir L. Lyleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Allies will consider requisitioning all the modern equipment, mechanical and otherwise, of German factories.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. George Hall)While a decision in this matter can only be taken by agreement among all the Allies, I should expect that it would be thought desirable to confiscate such of the equipment of German factories as might seem expedient on security grounds and in the light of the circumstances prevailing after the end of hostilities with Germany.
§ Sir L. LyleIs it not a fact that at Tilburg the Huns destroyed everything, 963 including the locomotive works; and is it not right that they should be made to replace those things?
§ Mr. HallThat and other relevant matters will be taken into consideration, in consultation with the Allies.