§ 67. Captain BARNETTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Shipping Controller whether, exclusive of re-exports for war purposes, thousands of tons of goods, imported into Great Britain are subsequently exported; and, if so, whether he 1581 will consider the desirability of giving priority over such goods to licences granted by the Director of Import Restrictions for the importation of goods necessary to the maintenance of essential stocks in this country?
§ Sir L. CHIOZZA MONEYI assure my hon. and gallant Friend that re-exports are watched with a jealous eye, and that priority is always given to essential commodities required in the United Kingdom or for the maintenance of the forces in the field. Special attention has been given to the subject ever since the establishment of the Ministry of Shipping. For statistical information regarding re-exports I must refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the Board of Trade.
§ Captain BARNETTWill my hon. Friend look at the re-exports of glass and hardware during the last half-year?
§ Sir L. CHIOZZA MONEYYes, I will do that with pleasure, and if my hon. and gallant Friend has any other details I will examine them. It is a very important subject.