HC Deb 02 June 1949 vol 465 c171W
Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total allotment in 1948, and to the latest convenient date in 1949, respectively, of Luxembourg francs to citizens of the United Kingdom for purposes of advertising on Radio Luxembourg.

Sir S. Cripps

No foreign exchange has been allotted to residents of the United Kingdom for the purpose of advertising in English broadcasts on Radio Luxembourg.

Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the conditions made by His Majesty's Government under which citizens of the United Kingdom can book time on Radio Luxembourg; and what benefits are received by His Majesty's Government from Luxembourg as a result of allowing this expenditure of sterling.

Sir S. Cripps

It is the policy of His Majesty's Government not to grant foreign exchange nor to allow the transfer of sterling to non-resident account, to enable residents of the United Kingdom to book time on Radio Luxembourg. The second part of the Question does not arise.

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