HC Deb 20 December 1956 vol 562 cc207-8W
39. Mr. Harold Davies

asked the President of the Board of Trade the total industrial trucks or motor lorries exported to China since January, 1956; and what restrictions on these exports now exist.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

95 up to the end of November. These vehicles are embargoed, but individual applications for exceptional licences may be granted on their merits.

40. Mr. Harold Davies

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many licences have been granted month by month since January, 1956, for the export of galvanised sheet to China; and what is the total value of these exports to date.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

The numbers of licences issued were January, 1; March, 2; April, 5; May, 5; June, 7; July, 4; August, 1; September, 2; total 27. The value of exports to the end of November was £1,078,000.