HC Deb 22 February 1946 vol 419 c307W
Mr. Gallacher

asked the President of the Board of Trade what licences, and for what goods, have been granted for the export of goods or materials to Spain in the six months ended 1st January, 1946.

Sir S. Cripps

For many goods, export licences ceased to be required in this period. To extract the detailed information for which the hon. Member asks would involve an expenditure of time and labour which would not be justified.

Mr. Gallacher

asked the President of the Board of Trade what machinery, tools, motor-vehicles and chemical products have been exported to Spain during the six months ended 1st January, 1946; and what orders for such goods were outstanding at that date.

Sir S. Cripps

In the six months July to December, 1945, exports of machinery to Spain amounted to£123,000, implements and tools to£11,000, motor vehicles (including chassis) to£18,000 and chemicals, drugs, dyes and colours to£524,000. I have no information as to orders outstanding.