29. Brigadier Clarkeasked the President of the Board of Trade what sum is outstanding to claimants under the War Damage Act, 1943; and how much interest has accrued under Part II on this sum to date.
§ Mr. H. StraussI assume that my hon. and gallant Friend is referring to claims outstanding under Part II of the War Damage Act. The amount of such claims outstanding is now approximately £27½ million. The accrued interest on this sum is approximately £8 million.
Brigadier ClarkeWill my hon. Friend use his influence with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to liquidate this debt before the interest catches up with the principal?
§ Mr. LewisWill the hon. Gentleman also use his influence with the Foreign Secretary to see that Herr Krupp is not paid out before our own people are paid out?