HC Deb 31 July 1952 vol 504 cc169-70W
76. Mr. Nabarro

asked the Secretary for Overseas Trade, as representing the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, what revision he proposes to make in the control by his Department over the end use of jute and jute products; what future arrangements are proposed in connection with the certificate of approval system: what control he now proposes to exercise over jute and jute products; and to what extent he proposes to revert to the system of private buying by importers, subject to global financial control.

Mr. Mackeson

It is the intention that the system of certificates of approval, through which the end use of jute products is controlled, shall come to an end after 15th September, which is the earliest date which is practicable. After this, users of jute yarn, cloth and bags will be free to acquire supplies without certificates. My noble Friend considers that, for the present, it is desirable that the Jute Control should continue to purchase through normal trade channels all the country's requirements of raw jute and imported jute goods.