HC Deb 08 February 1949 vol 461 c32W
58. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the maximum lapse of time which it is his practice to allow to any country privately to settle fair compensation with the owners of British property expropriated by that country, before action is taken by His Majesty's Government to secure that fair compensation is paid.

Mr. Jay

There can be no fixed rule in this matter. His Majesty's Government gives suitable support to the owners in each case.