HC Deb 16 June 1948 vol 452 cc422-3
22. Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action he is taking to encourage the sale and export of furniture and other handcrafts from St. Helena.

Mr. Creech Jones

Arrangements have been made with the Board of Trade for the issue of import licences for lace, mats, coal and vegetable sacks from St. Helena. I have not heard of any furniture being available from the Colony but am making inquiries.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

Would the right hon. Gentleman take the matter up with the Board of Trade, who are forbidding, as in West Africa, the bringing of furniture from this country?