§ 33. Mr. Higgsasked 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. DaltonI have looked into this case, and have granted a licence.
§ Mr. HiggsWill 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. DaltonMy 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. HiggsIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have letters from other firms containing similar complaints?