HC Deb 30 April 1940 vol 360 c549W
Mr. J. P. Morris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, as the acquiring of as much gold as possible is one of the more important means of securing victory in the war, he will consider giving relief to the as yet non-producing West African gold-mining companies registered in this country on the question of limitation of dividends?

Sir J. Simon

The Bill will contain provision for the consideration of cases involving exceptional circumstances, and I think that cases of the type referred to by my hon. Friend will best be dealt with, in the light of all the facts, under that machinery.