HC Deb 18 August 1919 vol 119 cc1926-7W
Lieut.-Colonel MALONE

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether any regulations exist in France, Italy, and the United States of America with regard to capital issues for enterprises outside those countries?

Mr. BALDWIN

The restrictions imposed during the War in the United States of America have, I believe; now been removed. I understand that certain restrictions are still in force in France and Italy.

Lieut.-Colonel MALONE

asked whether any restrictions exist in Germany with regard to capital issues for enterprises outside that country?

Mr. BALDWIN

I have no information.

Lieut.-Colonel MALONE

asked how long it is proposed to continue the present Regulations regarding the restrictions on capital issues?

Mr. BALDWIN

I do not think it will be possible to abandon the present restrictions altogether in the near future, but I hope that further relaxations can be made before very long. The matter is now under consideration, and I trust I shall be able to make an announcement at an early date.