HC Deb 01 December 1936 vol 318 c1013
33. Mr. LIDDALL

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that Lincoln firms are still experiencing difficulty in obtaining from the Danish Government the requisite number of import licences for the importation of machinery orders to that country; and what results have attended the action taken by his Department last July?

Captain WALLACE

Yes, Sir. The difficulties in question will shortly be discussed with the Danish authorities. As regards the last part of the question, exports of machinery as a whole to Denmark have increased considerably as a result of the operation of the Commercial Agreement of 19th June.

Mr. LIDDALL

Is my hon. and gallant Friend aware that, in spite of the valuable assistance rendered to Lincoln firms by his Department, the distributors who are employed by Lincoln firms are met with a blank refusal on every application for any increased import licences?

Captain WALLACE

I have already said that we are going to discuss this matter.