§ 35. Brigadier Terence Clarkeasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give an assurance that no potential war materials will be exported from this country to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or her satellites while our troops are fighting in Korea.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that it is our policy to prevent the export to these countries of goods which are of any significant strategic importance. We are watching this matter most carefully.
§ Brigadier ClarkeDoes my right hon. Friend appreciate that his answer will give great satisfaction to the relatives of our men who are fighting in Korea?
§ Mr. G. R. StraussDoes the right hon. Gentleman's answer mean that there is at present no change in the policy pursued by the previous Government?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftIt depends over what period the right hon. Gentleman is referring to, but the immediate situation has not changed in recent weeks.
§ Air Commodore A. V. HarveyIs my right hon. Friend aware that materials have been sent to China which have been urgently required by the Royal Navy in the last 12 months, in spite of representations to his predecessor?