HC Deb 21 January 1965 vol 705 c116W
69. Mr. Wood

asked the President of the Board of Trade what evidence he has received of discrimination by firms overseas against British products on account of the 15 per cent. import surcharge.

Mr. Redhead

Very little firm evidence.

Mr. Burden

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will publish a list of the overseas importers in European Free Trade Association countries who have informed him of their intention to reduce or abandon imports from the United Kingdom until the 15 per cent. surcharge is removed.

Mr. Redhead

No.

Sir C. Osborne

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many representations he has now received from firms or trade associations on the loss of export orders through European customers retaliating against Great Britain's 15 per cent. import surcharge; what specific extra help he will give to such exporters; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Redhead

Very few. No action seems called for.

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