§ Mr. HOLMESasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the British and German representatives have already been appointed to the Reparation Committee for dealing with enemy debts, and whether the Committee is unable to commence work owing to the fact that no neutral member has yet been appointed; and what steps are being taken to expedite matters?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANI have been asked to reply to this question. I am not aware of any Reparation Committee for dealing with enemy debts. If, however, the hon. Member is referring to the Mixed Arbitral Tribunal, which will include in its functions the hearing of appeals in regard to enemy debts, the position is that the British and German members have been appointed and that the two Governments are in negotiation with a neutral jurist with regard to the Presidency of the Tribunal, and between themselves in regard to certain other matters relating to the Tribunal. Every effort is being made to expedite the full constitution of the Tribunal.