HC Deb 26 September 1944 vol 403 c16
33. Mr. Higgs

asked the President of the Board of Trade why a licence was refused, on 5th August, 1944, to S. O. Bowker, Limited, of 19, Warstone Lane, Birmingham 18, for the export of electrical accessories to Iran, the whole value being 10s., which were to be sent withcut charge, with a view to developing postwar business.

Mr. Dalton

I have looked into this case, and have granted a licence.

Mr. Higgs

Will the right hon. Gentleman explain why, when responsible Ministers are continually harping on the necessity for increased exports, the Board of Trade seem to advance all sorts of difficulties to prevent exports being expanded?

Mr. Dalton

My hon. Friend is mistaken. If he had mentioned the subject to me I could easily have adjusted it, without a Parliamentary Question being put.

Mr. Higgs

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have letters from other firms containing similar complaints?