HC Deb 25 October 1949 vol 468 c119W
67. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many different conditions have been attached to the use of sterling since 1945 consequent upon regulations issued by His Majesty's Government; and the terms entered into by His Majesty's Government under trade agreements.

Sir S. Cripps

The different conditions attached to the use of sterling, in accordance with the terms of the agreements entered into by His Majesty's Government with the Governments of other countries and otherwise, are laid down in the Exchange Control (Payments) Order, 1948 (Statutory Instrument, 1948, No. 1080) as subsequently amended. I am sending the hon. and gallant Member copies of this Order and of the amending Orders.