HC Deb 27 February 1945 vol 408 c1247W
Flight-Lieutenant Challen

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in the case of French nationals owning property which came into the custody of His Majesty's Government under trading with the enemy legislation, and whose names he has agreed to give the French Government, he will make it clear that there can be no question of His Majesty's Government handing over that property to the French Government against the wishes of the owners.

Sir J. Anderson

The arrangements under discussion with the French authorities assume a mutual intention to restore property rights and interests to their proper ownership. In some cases this restoration must be effected through Government Departments on each side.