§ Sir HAROLD ELVERSTONasked the Minister of Munitions whether he is aware that August Reichwald, recently Krupp's representative at Newcastle, was the consignee of a cargo of antimony ore to be used for war purposes which was sent into the Tyne two weeks ago; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Sir W. EVANSI have no information.
§ Sir H. ELVERSTONasked the Minister of Munitions whether he is aware that the recent appointment of August Reichwald, a man of German parentage, who was Krupp's representative in Newcastle-on-Tyne prior to the War, to the position of manager of an establishment in the North of England is causing local comment, in view of possible danger in case of an air raid; and whether he is prepared to make a statement on the subject?
§ Sir W. EVANSI am not aware that Mr. August Reichwald has been appointed to the position named. I am informed that his son, A. V. Reichwald, who is British born, has been appointed manager 6f the establishment referred to. My right hon. Friend has no control over the appointments made by private companies.