Allies and Danish Shipping.

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons on 7th May 1940.

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Photo of Mr George Strauss Mr George Strauss , Lambeth North

asked the Minister of Shipping what steps he is taking to ensure that the freight money paid to Danish owners of shipping now in the hands of the Allies will not benefit Germany?

Photo of Sir Ronald Cross Sir Ronald Cross , Rossendale

I have been asked to reply. The compensation to be paid for the use of these ships will be so arranged as not to involve any benefit to Germany.

Photo of Mr George Strauss Mr George Strauss , Lambeth North

Are the payments to be retained in England?

Photo of Sir Ronald Cross Sir Ronald Cross , Rossendale

The payments will certainly have to be deferred.

Photo of Mr Frederick Bellenger Mr Frederick Bellenger , Bassetlaw

Are we to understand from that reply that payments for these services will not be remitted to Denmark?