HC Deb 08 February 1960 vol 617 c7W
60 and 61. Mr. G. M. Thomson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) what steps he has taken to secure the implementation of the agreement with Herr Alfred Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach for the break-up of his industrial properties by 31st January, 1960;

(2) what recent discussions he has had with the Governments of France and the United States of America regarding the future of their joint agreement with Herr Alfred Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach due to be implemented by 31st January, 1960; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. R. Allan

As the House knows, an International Committee was set up under the terms of the Bonn Settlement Convention to consider Herr Krupp's request for an extension of time in which to carry out the remaining sales of his properties. The Committee, which is an independent body, whose members are not instructed by Governments, announced on 25th January that it had granted an extension up to 31st January, 1961. I am informed that the decision was unanimous.