§ 54. Mr. Nicholsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will issue a table showing the number of charities and political or quasi-political organisations in France to which payments in sterling have been authorised since 1st January, 1948, and the sums involved.
§ Sir S. CrippsIt would not be proper to disclose the details of individual applications, except with the consent of the bodies concerned. Since 1st January, 1948, 27 charities and political or quasi-political organisations have been authorised to remit £43,931 to France.
§ 56. Sir H. Lucas-Toothasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many applications for permission to remit money for charitable purposes abroad by recognised charitable institutions and other organisations have been made since the coming into force of the Exchange Control Act; how many of such applications have been allowed in whole or in part; what is the total sum so remitted; and whether he will circulate with the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement showing the date, the amount, and the country of destination of each case in which permission has been granted.
§ Sir S. CrippsRemittances by recognised charitable organisations are governed by a quota, and it would entail considerable research to ascertain the detailed information for which the hon. Member asks. I can, however, say that during the year ended 30th September, 1948, 181 recognised charitable institutions and other organisations remitted £1,206,783, of which £803,000 was in the form of goods.
§ 61. Sir J. Mellorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the principles upon which he permits, or refuses, the transfer of money abroad by individuals or organisations for political purposes.
§ Sir S. CrippsAll such applications must be considered on their merits. If there is no exchange difficulty then broadly speaking, I would approve contributions made for the purpose of strengthening the democratic forces in any country, and I would disapprove contributions made to organisations whose activities are hostile to that purpose.