§ 78. Mr. Edelmanasked the President of the Board of Trade why he has permitted an increase in the number of United States motor cars which will be imported into Britain during 1955; and whether he is aware of the effect on employment of his decision.
§ Mr. LowOur balance of payments has now improved sufficiently for us to be able to afford a modest relaxation in258W our restrictions on imports of North American motor cars. I see no reason to expect that this decision will affect employment in our own industry.