§ 41. Captain BOWYERasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he is aware that certain British manufacturers have large numbers of orders in hand for the supply of British goods to French customers; whether he is aware that great difficulty is now experienced in obtaining permits in France for the import of British manufactured goods into that country; whether certain British manufacturers have expended large sums in the extension of their industry with a view to meeting the requirements of the French market, and if appropriate measures will be taken by His Majesty's Government to facilitate the export of British manufactured goods to France?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Bridgeman)Negotiations are now proceeding with the French Government with regard to the application of the French import restrictions to British goods.