HC Deb 05 December 1950 vol 482 c42W
10. Mr. Janner

asked the President of the Board of Trade why German lead pencils can be bought cheaper and quicker than those made in Britain.

Mr. H. Wilson

I have no information that this is so in general, though I am aware that in one recent case a tender by German suppliers was accepted. Pencils from Germany are now on open general licence.