§ 31. Mr. Toucheasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has a statement to make regarding the confiscation by the Yugoslav Government of British-owned properties in that country, including the Trepca Mines, Limited; and what action he proposes to take in the matter.
§ Mr. MayhewBritish properties in Yugoslavia, including the Trepca Mines, are subject to the Decree for the Nationalisation of Industrial and Commercial Enterprises issued in Yugoslavia on 5th December last. It is the opinion of His Majesty's Government that the most suitable method of settling questions of compensation would be through the establishment of an Anglo-Yugoslav Mixed Commission to investigate all matters affecting British property in Yugoslavia. Negotiations for setting up such a Commission are at present being conducted with the Yugoslav Government.