§ 23. Viscount Hinchingbrookeasked the President of the Board of Trade how many licences were issued in 1943 for the export to the U.S.A. of works of art and articles more than 75 years old.
§ Mr. Dalton3,093 such licences were issued in 1943.
§ Viscount HinchingbrookeIs my right hon. Friend aware that the decrease which took place between 1941 and 1942 has not been maintained, and will he take urgent steps to see that the figures are reduced this year?
§ Mr. DaltonNo, Sir; I am satisfied that these arrangements are administered properly. I invited my Noble Friend a year ago to give me evidence to the contrary and he has not yet done so.
§ Mr. KeelingCan the right hon. Gentleman state the total value?
§ Mr. DaltonNot without notice.
§ Viscount HinchingbrookeOwing to the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I will raise the matter on the Adjournment.