§ Mr. McENTEEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that many British nationals who are prosecuting claims for compensation for property lost in Germany during the War are likely to be seriously prejudiced by the fact that they are unable to pay for the legal assistance necessary to meet the law officers of Germany at the mixed arbitral tribunal; and whether steps will be taken to provide legal aid for such British nationals?
Mr. ALEXANDERThe British. Clearing Office is always prepared in suitable cases to consider giving assistance to claimants without means in bringing contested claims before the tribunal for adjudication. If my hon. Friend will furnish particulars of the cases he has in mind, I will ask the Controller of the 1957W Clearing Office to look into them with a view to seeing whether assistance can be given.