HC Deb 12 June 1917 vol 94 cc777-8W
Lieutenant-Commander CRAIG

asked the Prime Minister whether having regard to the fact that many creditors are reluctant to take, legal proceedings for the enforcement of payment of debts during the period of the War and to the fact that by reason of the operation of the Statute of Limitations they are in danger of being prejudiced by their consideration, he will consider the advisability of introducing a short Bill to provide that the period of hostilities shall not count for the purpose of determining whether a debt is or is not statute-barred?

Sir G. CAVE

As at present advised, the Government is not prepared to adopt my hon. and learned Friend's suggestion.

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