HC Deb 12 February 1946 vol 419 c73W
Mr. Irving

asked the President of the Board of Trade if a small-business owner, having received a permit for export trade, is compelled to join the trade group; and what disadvantages he will suffer if he does not join.

Mr. Belcher

I am not aware of any compulsion on exporters, small or large, to join trade associations or export groups. A trader who chooses not to join such an organisation will not of course enjoy the services which it provides for its members.