§ 59. Mr. Elwyn Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent the Federal Government have now fulfilled their obligations under the Bonn Convention of 1952, as amended in Paris in 1954, to deconcentrate German heavy industry and, in particular, the coal and steel holdings of the firm of Krupp.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyI have no information to add to that given by my right hon. Friend in answer to a similar Question on 16th December. The Memorandum from the Federal German Government of which the House were informed on 5th May confirms the disposals which my right hon. Friend stated to the House on 16th December and explains the difficulties in the way of further disposals. This memorandum and its implications are under study and pending discussion with Allied Governments it would not be appropriate for me to make further comment.