HC Deb 25 March 1968 vol 761 cc185-6W
55. Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what discussions have taken place under the Bonn Convention and Allied High Commission Law between Her Majesty's Government and the Federal German Republic in regard to the 1953 Order imposed on the firm of Krupps about the disposal of their coal and steel interests in Germany; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mulley

Arising out of the new situation following the death of Alfried Krupp, discussions are in progress between the four Governments who signed the Bonn Settlement Convention. These include Her Majesty's Government and the Government of the Federal German

struction and agricultural industries, respectively; and what estimate he has made of the correspinding levels of employment to be expected in one year's time.

Mr. Fernyhough

Following is the infomation:

Republic. I hope shortly to be in a position to report the outcome of these discussions to the House.