HC Deb 12 December 1939 vol 355 cc997-8
10. Mr Levy

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of complaints that in many cases, after getting export licences, exporters are unable to secure the necessary supplies from the controls; what is the liaison between the Board of Trade and the Ministry of supply in this connection; and what action he proposes to take to remove this obstacle to essential export trade?

The President of the Board of Trade:Mr. Oliver Stanley)

If my hon. Friend is referring to the case of wool, wool tops, noils and yarn, where difficulties have arisen with regard to the export issue price of wool, I understand that this difficulty has now been overcome. There is a close liaison between the Board of Trade and the Ministry of Supply, and I shall be glad to look into cases of difficulty on receipt of as full information as possible.