§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the restitution of assets to holocaust victims in respect of bank assets seized in world war two; how many claims have been made; how many outstanding claims have been referred to Lord Archer of Sandwell's panel; and how much compensation has been awarded. [82956]
§ Ms HewittThe Enemy Property Claims Assessment Panel (EPCAP) assesses claims submitted under the Enemy Property Payment Scheme. The Panel of Assessors has nearly completed the assessment of the 1,097 claims received with over 1,050 already settled.
The amount of compensation paid to claimants now totals almost £8.7 million.