HC Deb 10 February 1947 vol 433 cc1372-3
38. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchison

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the list of countries to which chocolate and sugar confectionery is permitted for export during the first six months of 1947 contains dollar paying countries.

Sir S. Cripps

No, Sir, but the matter is being reviewed.

Colonel Hutchison

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that manufacturers are being asked to deliver to the United States and Canada, while imports are authorised from the same places, and will he consult with the Chancellor of the Exchequer as to whether this conforms to his dollar policy?

Sir S. Cripps

There are other considerations as regards exporting foodstuffs when this country is short of food.