HC Deb 26 November 1946 vol 430 cc1407-8
48. Mr. Assheton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the Canadian Government make a capital charge of two per cent. before releasing shares in Canadian companies belonging to British firms but which happen to be registered in German names; and whether His Majesty's Government make the same charge under similar circumstances.

Mr. Dalton

Yes, Sir. Canada makes this charge and we do not.

Mr. Assheton

Would my right hon. Friend think it possible to make further representations to the Canadian Government on this matter?

Mr. Dalton

I do not know that it is quantitatively a very big matter, but we will take it up with them and see if we can get uniformity.