§ Mr. Pagetasked the President of the Board of Trade what are the grounds upon which the Custodian of Enemy Property releases to former Hungarian nationals, property vested in him which is prima facie, subject to the charge imposed by the Treaty of Peace (Hungary) Order. 1948.
Mr. H. WilsonThe Board of Trade has directed the release of Hungarian150W licences or permits unfulfilled, 32 are held by Eritreans.
Import of grey sheeting is mainly in the hands of Indian traders, not Arabs, as stated by my hon. Friend. The material is subject to price control, which limits the profits of importers, wholesalers and retailers, the average retail price being below two shillings per yard, which, in the opinion of the Chief Administrator, is not excessive. A court of inquiry is at present being held into the cause of the recent riots and I am, therefore, unable to make any statement on that subject.