§ 17. Mr. Teelingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider the withholding of the return of Hungarian property in the British zones of Germany and Austria until Mr. Sanders is released and the holders of Hungarian bonds in this country compensated; and whether he can state approximately the amount of such funds.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThe Hungarian Government were informed in June, 1950, that, if Mr. Sanders were released, His Majesty's Government would, for their part, facilitate a visit by two Hungarian representatives to the British zone of Germany to take delivery of restitution goods identifiable as Hungarian, the value of which is believed to be only a few thousand pounds. This offer still stands. The withholding of the return of Hungarian property in Austria is a matter over which the Austrian Government have complete jurisdiction. Any question relating to the holders of Hungarian bonds in this country should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.