95. Miss Wardasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that materials necessary in the production of war potential are being acquired by countries behind the Iron Curtain through trade arrangements emanating from this country; how far these transactions are traceable; and if he will take action to prohibit them.
§ Mr. BottomleyThe export from the United Kingdom to Iron Curtain countries of goods of strategic value is closely controlled and all possible administrative steps are taken to ensure that strategic materials are not diverted to the Soviet bloc in transit. If the hon. Member has specific transactions in mind, I should be glad to receive details.