HC Deb 17 December 1946 vol 431 c1774
63. Mr. Erroll

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is his policy regarding the importation of glue.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Mr. Belcher)

Licences to import glue and gelatine are granted freely. The quantities licensed for import during the past three months show a marked increase on the figures for the previous months. Actual arrivals in the United Kingdom, however, have not so far been large.

Mr. Erroll

Will the hon. Gentleman say why he is insisting on exportation of glue at low prices, and encouraging the importation of glue at high prices at the present time?

Mr. Belcher

It the hon. Member will put that question down, I will be glad to look into the matter.