§ 11. Sir I. Fraserasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the hardship caused because certain persons who have failed to lodge their claims for payment in the distribution of German enemy property within the specified time are debarred from sharing in the distribution; and whether he will now extend the period within which claims may be lodged.
§ Mr. H. StraussYes, Sir. The original period for making claims was fixed at three months in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee, but my right hon. Friend has recently reviewed this matter and has now made an Order extending the time for all claims under the Distribution of German Enemy Property (No. 2) Order until 30th November. In justice to the great body of claimants who lodged their claims within the original period and are awaiting the distribution which can only be made after all the claims have been received and examined, this must be accepted as the final date on which any claim can be admitted.
§ Sir I. FraserIs my hon. and learned Friend aware that this decision, this humane decision, will be welcomed?