HC Deb 24 June 1947 vol 439 c209
62. Mr. Granville Sharp

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many motor cars have been imported from the U.S.A. since 1st January, 1947, under licences granted by his Department; for how many of these were dollars made available; what were the names of the individuals or firms who received this latter concession; and what were the particular circumstances justifying the action of his Department.

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

The number of cars licensed to be imported from the U.S.A. during the first 5 months of 1947 was 137. It is not possible to say how many of these have so far been imported. Dollars were made available in the case of two cars required solely for research purposes by the United Kingdom motor industry.