HC Deb 12 November 1953 vol 520 c63W
70. Mr. Powell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that sugar exported from the United Kingdom to the Lebanon, ostensibly in transit to Iraq, is being disposed of in the Lebanon and Persia, with consequent dollar losses to the United Kingdom; and what steps he proposes to take.

Mr. Maudling

I am aware of the evidence that this is happening, and the matter is already being thoroughly investigated. Until this has been done, I cannot say precisely what steps should be taken.

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