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§ LORD BARNBYMy Lords, I beg to ask the first Question which stands in my name on the Order Paper.
§ [The Question was as follows:
§ To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they can now announce some relaxation in the present retention of funds of migrants from the United Kingdom to Canada.]
§ THE PAYMASTER GENERAL (THE EARL OF SELKIRK)My Lords, Her Majesty's Government have this question 2 under review, but I am afraid that I am not in a position to indicate whether they will find it possible to make any relaxation. I can, however, assure the noble Lord that as soon as our balance of payments position permits my right honourable friend will lose no time in relaxing these restrictions.