HC Deb 22 October 1941 vol 374 c1757
5. Sir J. Wardlaw-Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has now been notified that the export of cotton yarn and cotton manufactures from Shanghai has been prohibited by the Customs, acting under the direction of the Japanese, except under licence; on what conditions licences are being issued; and what proportion of the export trade in these goods, amounting to, approximately, £7,000,000 per annum, will be allowed to continue?

Mr. Eden

The answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative. As regards the second and third parts of the Question, the method of application of the new system and its probable effect on exports are at present under consideration.

Sir J. Wardlaw-Milne

Will my right hon. Friend remember the Question which I put to him some time ago, whether he has been able to make any progress with the idea that, in the absence of export licences in the ordinary way, it will be possible for the British Consul at Shanghai to grant clearances to British ships?

Mr. Eden

Yes. Sir, I have done something in that matter. Perhaps I can communicate with my hon. Friend.

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