§ Mr. Owenasked the President of the Board of Trade what discussions are proceeding with the Roumanian Government concerning a settlement of outstanding British property; when such discussions last took place; and what Government policy is concerning this matter.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI have been asked to reply.
19WNo such discussions are in progress at the present time. United Kingdom financial claims were discussed during the trade and financial negotiations with Roumania last year. These negotiations have been in suspense since last August, when the Roumanian delegation returned to Bucharest to consult their Government on the financial problems under discussion. Her Majesty's Government have suggested to the Roumanian Government a basis on which they would be prepared to continue the financial discussions but no reply has yet been received.