§ Sir Ian Orr-Ewingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much has been distributed to exporters during the last three months, or other convenient accounting period, in respect of export subsidies.
§ Mr. MacDermotUnited Kingdom exports are not subsidised. If the hon. Member has in mind the export rebates giving relief from certain indirect taxes which enter into the cost of production of exported goods, the position is that34W claims in respect of goods exported between 26th October, 1964, and 31st January, 1965, were not due to be put forward to Her Majesty's Customs and Excise until after the end of January. No rebates were therefore due to be distributed during the last three months.