HC Deb 18 April 1944 vol 399 c31
57. Major Procter

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied that the absence from the Department of Overseas Trade of its substantive Comptroller General is not acting as a deterrent to the development of a vigorous post-war policy on export trade; and if steps will be taken to return this official to his appropriate post where his experience can be fully utilised in the national interest.

Sir J. Anderson

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Grantham (Mr. Kendall) on 18th January last, to which I have nothing to add.

Major Procter

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are many restrictions on the export of our goods and, as it will require £200,000,000 per annum new exports to get the standard of life we had before the war, will he see—

Mr. Speaker rose.