HC Deb 17 September 1940 vol 365 c119
2. Mr. Hammersley

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the export trade in textiles is being considerably hampered by restrictions in credit on the part of the acceptance banks, and will he take steps to see that the normal credit facilities on which our export trade so largely depends shall be maintained?

Sir A. Duncan

Where no more than ordinary commercial risks are involved, I am not aware of any difficulty in obtaining the necessary credit, and exporters can always avail themselves of the facilities offered by Export Credits Guarantee Department.

Mr. Hammersley

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the curtailment to which I refer is a curtailment of the normal acceptance of credits; is he further aware that this curtailment of credit is doing injury to his export drive; and if I draw his attention to particular cases, will he do what he can to remedy them?

Sir A. Duncan

I shall be very glad to look into any cases which my hon. Friend brings before me.