HC Deb 16 October 1945 vol 414 c917
46. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Prime Minister the latest position in the negotiations caused by the ending of Lend-lease by the U.S.A.

The Prime Minister

The hon. Member will appreciate that it is not convenient to deal with this subject by way of question and answer, but a statement will be made to the House at the first possible opportunity.

Sir W. Smithers

Would the Prime Minister cause to be published some facts and figures in simple form which the public can understand about the vital necessity of Britain exporting goods and services at world competitive prices?

The Prime Minister

I think that a good many statements and publications have already been made on this subject, and if there is anything further that can be done, I am sure that the President of the Board of Trade and the Chancellor of the Exchequer will be glad to look into it with any assistance from my hon. Friend.