HC Deb 02 March 1954 vol 524 c75W
23. Dr. Stress

asked the President of the Board of Trade what restrictions are still placed upon the export of antibiotics and pharmaceutical drugs and fine chemicals to Eastern European countries; and what steps he proposes to take to free such commodities from any embargo.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

There are no restrictions on the export of antibiotics and pharmaceutical drugs, or chemicals of primarily medicinal use to Eastern European countries.