HC Deb 29 November 1916 vol 88 c359W
Sir J. D. REES

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the business of the Calcutta firm of Ernsthausen, Limited, which was closed down by the Government, continues to be carried on by memmers of the family under the name of Ernest Howeson?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The business of Messrs. Ernsthausen, which has been wound up, was transferred to two companies. One of these companies is to be wound up, and British capital and control is to be introduced into the other. I understand that the gentlemen referred to in the question are natural-born British subjects.