Mr. T. WILSONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the restrictions upon the export of footballs and 1181W other sports equipment are still in operation; and, if so, whether he can see ins way to relax or suspend them?
§ Captain Viscount WOLMERIt is regretted that it is necessary to continue the restriction on the export of footballs, owing to the shortage and military importance of the materials of which they are made. The same considerations apply to other sports equipment, but if my hon. Friend has further particular instances in mind, I should be obliged for his suggestions.
Mr. T. WILSONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the restrictions upon the export of fireclay sanitary fittings to Scandinavian countries and to Holland are still in operation; and, if so, whether it is proposed to relax or suspend them in the near future?
§ Lord R. CECILThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part, as soon as political conditions permit of any relaxation of the restrictions on exports to Scandinavia and Holland, the export trade in articles mentioned will receive every consideration.