§ 2. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will take powers to provide industrial grants to firms which can prove financial loss as a result of Her Majesty's Government's policy of sanctions towards Iran.
§ Mr. DalyellIs the Secretary of State against the principle of compensation?
§ Sir K. JosephI understand that there is no precedent for giving compensation in such cases.
Mr. J. Enoch PowellDid the Secretary of State see the article in The Daily Telegraph recently, which suggested that as a result of sanctions there might be an increase in our trade with Iran which might deal with this question altogether?
§ Sir K. JosephNo, Sir.