§ 58. Mr. Keelingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will date the beginning of the new tourist foreign currency allowance so as to allow Easter holidays to be spent abroad.
§ Sir S. CrippsI have considered the suggestion put forward by the hon. Member with the greatest sympathy, but I regret that I cannot accept it, in fairness to those who have already planned their holidays, and owing to the difficulty of adjusting the administration of the present arangements at short notice.
§ Mr. KeelingCan the right hon. and learned Gentleman say for what reason 1st May was chosen last year as the beginning of the foreign currency year?
§ Sir W. SmithersIt is Labour Day.
§ Sir S. CrippsIt was chosen as a matter of general convenience after negotiations with the various countries with whom we were making arrangements.