§ Sir B. Neven-Spenceasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any financial aid is available to those civilians being repatriated from the Far East whose businesses have been destroyed by the war.
§ Mr. George HallApart from the normal financial assistance which is available in the United Kingdom for those in need, individuals who have been repatriated from the Far East will be able to seek aid for any particular needs from the Far Eastern Relief fund to which the 2171W House was invited last week to approve a contribution from public funds. Those who intend to return to the Far East will also be assisted with the cost of passages for the purpose. The general question of the financial assistance to be made available from Government funds for the rehabilitation of trade and industry in the Far Eastern territories is under consideration.