HC Deb 16 May 1950 vol 475 cc1001-2
52. Mr. Watkinson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why a C.D.3 form is required for the export of scientific specimens on an exchange basis to foreign learned and technical societies.

Sir S. Cripps

Where exports are subject to the provisions of the Exchange Control Act, the Customs must have evidence either that payment is being made by an approved method or that exportation without payment has been sanctioned. Form C.D.3 serves this purpose, and the permission required for the export of goods on an exchange basis to foreign learned and technical societies is indicated by the Bank of England by an endorsement on the form.

Mr. Watkinson

Does the Chancellor not think that this is a rather cumbersome method to cover the export of snakes to the Zoological Society of New York, when, as I understand, a C.D.3 is necessary for every exportation?

Sir S. Cripps

There are also business people who export snakes to New York for payment.