§ Sir T. Mooreasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that several British companies operating in Burma are in urgent need of additional working capital to protect and maintain their property until more settled conditions are restored; and whether, to restore these companies to working order at the earliest possible moment, he will now advance sums to them on account of the ex gratia payment of 10 million which His Majesty's Government will make available to British businesses which suffered loss from the war in Burma.
§ Mr. H. WilsonThe Burma War Damage Committee have made considerable progress and expect to be in a position to present an interim report at an early date. In the meantime I do not think that it would be either practicable or desirable to adopt the hon. and gallant Member's suggestion.