HC Deb 06 May 1965 vol 711 cc219-20W
Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what complaints he has received about the method of paying export rebates; and whether these rebates are paid to exporting firms or to the shipping agents.

Mr. MacDermot

Export rebate is payable to firms who have acted as principals in export transactions and as such are beneficially entitled to the payment for the goods accruing from the overseas purchaser. I have had representations both for and against this principle. A number of detailed suggestions have been made about the procedure for making claims, and where possible they have been met.