Motorcars (Import Restrictions)

HC Deb 15 October 1946 vol 427 cc182-3W

151. Mr. Shawcross

asked the President of the Board of Trade when it is proposed to remove the restrictions on the importation of American and other foreign motorcars.

Mr. Belcher

No licences are at present being granted for the commercial import of motorcars from any source. These restrictions are necessary for balance of payments reasons and I cannot say when it will be possible to modify them.