HC Deb 12 February 1965 vol 706 cc141-2W
Mr. Beaney

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the estimated annual payment made by British firms to foreign firms by way of royalties and fees for the use of patents and technical information under licensing agreements; and what are the estimated annual receipts by British firms from foreign firms on this account.

Mr. Redhead

This information is not yet available, but will be obtained in the Board's inquiry into overseas transactions in 1964 and subsequent years.