HC Deb 22 May 1953 vol 515 c191W
Mr. Barber

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the proposed voluntary liquidation of British Bemberg, Limited, and the consequent dismissal of some 750 employees, he will state the extent of the holding of the Custodian of Enemy Property in the company.

Mr. P. Thorneyeroft

The Custodian's holding in British Bemberg, Limited, is just under 30 per cent. of the issued capital.