HC Deb 27 April 1950 vol 474 c115W
66. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware of the delays in procuring clearance of goods imported from Hong Kong under open general licence; and if he will speed up these clearances thereby eliminating the stagnation of many thousands of pounds of capital.

Mr. Jay

I am not aware of any avoidable delay in the clearance of Hong Kong goods attributable to the Customs; but if the hon. Member will let me have sufficient particulars of the date and port. of importation of any consignments so delayed, I will have inquiries made.