HC Deb 05 March 1947 vol 434 cc77-8W
101. Mr. W. Shepherd

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to what extent raw materials are sent to Germany for processing and subsequently returned to this country.

Mr. J. Hynd

A limited quantity of cotton has been imported into the British zone for spinning and re-export to the United Kingdom. In addition a small quantity of wool has been washed, combed and spun in the United States zone for re-export to this country. It is intended to develop this trade and negotiations are proceeding for several processing transactions in the textile and other industries.