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USDel (PC) (Journal) 37
The representatives of Brazil, U.K., Ethiopia and the Netherlands made statements on their claims for reparation from Italy (reference: CP (IT/EC) Docs. 12, 11, 18 and 8, respectively).65 Brazil expects to meet its claims out of Italian property in Brazil in accordance with [Page 413] Article 69. The U.K. does not expect Italy to meet its claim (over $11 billion) except to the limited extent possible under Article 69, and submitted its claim as a basis for judging other claims. The Ethiopian Representative explained the basis for the Ethiopian claim of approximately $740 million. The Netherlands wants full compensation for damage (amounting to $2 to $3 million) to Netherlands property and interests caused by measures for which it holds the Italians responsible in the Netherlands and is prepared to negotiate a bilateral agreement on this subject. In settlement of damages (estimated at $40 million) suffered by the Netherlands in the course of military operations against Italy, the Netherlands will be satisfied with certain goods from the surplus war plants and equipment removed from Italy under Article 48. Five more countries, Norway, France, Egypt, Mexico and Iraq, are to make statements on their reparation claims, after which the Italian Representative is to reply. It was agreed not to permit general observations on reparation claims until after that time. There was considerable discussion as to expediting the work of the technical subcommittee on reparation, the Chairman of which is to make every effort to have the report ready for the Commission by Thursday, September 12.
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