§ 73. Mr. John E. Haireasked the President of the Board of Trade what inspections are carried out by his Department to maintain the usual high quality of British goods for export.
§ Mr. BelcherNone, Sir. We attach great importance to maintaining the high quality of British goods for export, but do not consider that a system of inspection such as my hon. Friend appears to envisage would be practicable.
§ Mr. HaireIs the hon. Gentleman aware that many foreign firms who are buyers of our goods have expressed concern at the poor quality of certain British goods that have been delivered?
§ Mr. BelcherI have heard it suggested that some poor British goods are being exported, but I am quite satisfied from by own knowledge that the vast majority of the British goods exported are of the very highest quality.