§ 92. Sir L. Plummerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will now announce his decision in the case of Freda and Paul Oppenheimer, victims of Nazi persecution, who are claiming a release of their assets in this country.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithThe persons claiming the release of these assets have remained resident in Germany since the war and did not therefore qualify for anex gratia release under the concession relating to victims of Nazi persecution. The assets have passed, with most other German enemy property, to the Administrator for distribution to British creditors of Germany and are no longer available for return. My right hon. Friend is, therefore, unable to direct their release.
§ 93. Sir L. Plummerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will now announce his decision in the case of Mr. Walter Bernthal, a victim of Nazi persecution, who is claiming a release of his assets in this country.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithThese assets have already been released following the owner's emigration from Germany.