§ Mr. WASONasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that large numbers of fish curers did a big business with Germany prior to the War; and what steps they should take to secure recognition of their claims?
Sir ARTHUR BOSCAWENI have been asked by my right hon. Friend to reply to this question. The Board are aware of the large business in fish which was conducted with Germany before the War. If the hon. Member refers to financial claims in respect of pre-war trading, a, full statement of each claim should be sent to the Public Trustee, in accordance with the Proclamation of 7th September, 1916. If, however, the question refers to matters affecting the resumption of trade with Germany, perhaps he would state with more precision what is the nature of the claims referred to.