§ Sir J. HOODasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Public Trustee (Trading with the Enemy) has realised all the marketable securities which he has taken over; if not, what is 2037W the reason for the delay; and when he proposes to complete such realisation?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. Realisation of marketable securities is being proceeded with as quickly as possible, but the rate of realisation must depend on the state of the market from time to time.
§ Sir J. HOODasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Public Trustee (Trading with the Enemy) periodically renders an account of his receipts and payments; and, if so, whether such accounts are published or are otherwise open for inspection?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe Public Trustee as Custodian of Enemy Property reports monthly to the Board of Trade the value of German property realised by him. This Report is not open to the inspection of the public.