HC Deb 25 February 1947 vol 433 cc1885-6
64. Mr. Mallalieu

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to ensure that invoices and other documents covering goods re-exported from this country correctly describe the goods so re-exported.

Mr. Dalton

There are Customs checks on the accuracy of export documents. It would be contrary to the public interest to give details.

Mr. Mallalieu

But is the Chancellor aware that goods described on the invoice as "Fine quality cotton, British made" turned out on examination in Denmark to be poor quality woollen, Italian made, and that this was only one example of such complaints now being made in Denmark?

Mr. Dalton

If my hon. Friend will send me particulars I shall be glad to look into them, but the Customs are not so simple as they seem.