§ 28. Captain DOWERasked the President of the Board of Trade if he can make a statement in regard to the reduction of import licences allocated to British goods entering Denmark?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEThe Danish Government have undertaken to issue supplementary licences for the importation of certain classes of goods. The question of the issue of supplementary licences for other classes of goods is being taken up with the Danish Government.
§ Captain DOWERWhile thanking my hon. and gallant Friend for the very satisfactory reply, may I ask, in view of the still large adverse balance of trade between Denmark and this country, whether it is not possible to make representations to stop the continuous difficulties put in the way of obtaining these import licences in case they arise again?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEThat is being done. I should add that the goods covered by the supplementary licences are sugar goods, tobacco, sauces, biscuits, piece goods, linoleum, carpets, ready-made clothing, hats, footwear, textile manufactures, leather goods and earthenware. Other goods are under consideration.
§ Mr. LYONSCan my hon. and gallant Friend say whether in the arrangements that are being made or contemplated for the freer entry of our goods into Denmark, the hosiery trade will be particularly considered?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEIt will certainly receive consideration.
§ Mr. CAPORNWill my hon. and gallant Friend also consider the position of bicycles?