HC Deb 18 December 1929 vol 233 cc1428-9W
Mr. KELLY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Enemy Debts Department deals with applications for the release of sequestrated property on the applicant's legal claim to statelessness; how many such cases were dealt with by compromise between the Department and Mr. Samuel Cromer, acting as agent for the applicant; and what is the total sum involved in such compromise releases to date?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

The position in regard to the matters referred to in this question remains as stated in the reply given to my hon. Friend on 2nd July, 1928.

Mr. KELLY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the memorandum from Mr. Ormsby was the only memorandum received from a member of the staff of the Enemy Debts Department asking for an inquiry into one aspect or another of the administration of the Department; and what Departmental action was taken with regard to this officer and to any other memorandum that was submitted?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

I have nothing to add to the information on this matter which was given to my hon. Friend in reply to his previous questions on 4th November last and earlier dates.

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