§ Mr. Cocksasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what is the total amount in cash or Government stock which has been paid to former holders of requisitioned securities, properties and stocks of material in this country;
(2) what is the total amount of Government stock given to former holders of overseas securities in exchange for their securities mobilised for purposes of His Majesty's Government?
§ Sir K. WoodAll such payments are made in cash. A total figure is not available and its compilation would involve an expenditure of time and labour which, in present circumstances, I should not regard as justifiable.