§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that during the period preceding the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II his Department banned imports of souvenirs connected with the Coronation from foreign countries; and whether he will take similar action with regard to the period preceding the Investiture of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, in view of the need to conserve our foreign currency and thus assist our balance of payments.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyThe Answer to the first part is "Yes". The import of commemorative medals manufactured in gold is prohibited and there are rules governing the use of certain of the Royal Arms, Emblems and Portraits on articles manufactured as souvenirs of the Investiture. I am considering whether any further action is necessary.