HC Deb 26 January 1949 vol 460 c916
37. Mr. Erroll

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the current rate of export of scientific instruments from the Bizone of Germany.

Mr. McNeil

The nearest comparable headings in the Bizonal trade returns are optical instruments and apparatus, indicating, recording and controlling instruments, professional and scientific instruments. Total exports under these headings were £732,740 in the first ten months of 1948.

Mr. Erroll

In view of the alarming threat which this increase in exports represents to British exports, will the Minister investigate the under-cutting which is taking place with the clandestine agreement of J.E.I.A.?

Mr. McNeil

No, Sir.