§ Mr. Pethick-Lawrenceasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Treasury Finance Regulations impose any obstacle upon British insurance companies in the carrying on of their overseas business, and, in particular, in meeting admitted claims payable in foreign currencies?
§ Sir J. SimonThe fullest arrangements have been made to enable British insurance companies to carry on their overseas business without impediment, and to meet claims by Allied, neutral or British claimants under any policy in accordance with the terms of the policy, whether it be expresed in sterling or in foreign currency.