§ 41. Mr. Bingasked the President of the Board of Trade when it is proposed to publish the embargo list II determined by the Consultative Group Co-ordinating Committee.
Mr. AmoryThe question of publication of the international control lists is one for agreement between the countries operating the controls. So far it has not been the practice to publish.
§ 42. Mr. Bingasked the President of the Board of Trade to state the number and value of applications for licences to export to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, China, Bulgaria and Hungary, respectively, which have been outstanding for six, five, four, three and two months. respectively, at 15th May, 1954.
Mr. AmoryThe collation of the information is taking a little time, and I will circulate it as soon as possible in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ 43. Mr. Bingasked the President of the Board of Trade when the Consultative Group Co-ordinating Committee's report on the relaxation of restrictions on East-West trade will he published.
Mr. AmoryThis Committee is a consultative body of experts and it would not be appropriate to publish its recommendations. My right hon. Friend will make a statement on the subject of the current review as soon as he is in a position to do so.