HC Deb 01 August 1957 vol 574 c260W
98. Mr. Lipton

asked the Attorney-General if he will publish a list of limited companies registered in Eire which have been granted licences mortmain enabling them legally to own freehold and leasehold property in England.

The Attorney-General

No licences in mortmain have been granted to limited companies registered in Eire.

99. Mr. Lipton

asked the Attorney-General what action he will take against limited companies registered in Eire purporting to be the legal owners of freehold and leasehold property if, England where no licence in mortmain has been granted to validate their title.

The Attorney-General

None. I have no evidence that would justify the institution of either civil or criminal proceedings.

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