§ Mr. HARMSWORTHasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Department dealing with ex-enemy property in this country is nearing the completion of its work; whether its abolition may soon he looked for; and whether lie will give figures showing its annual cost of administration expressed in terms of percentage of the proceeds of the sales or disposals otherwise of enemy property?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKThe Department will be terminated as soon as its work on behalf of British claimants is concluded, but it is not possible at present 1.o indicate a date. Its cost is under one and seven-eighths per cent, of the sum realised for those claimants.