HC Deb 09 February 1954 vol 523 cc101-2W
66. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the value of remittances made to the United States of America in the year 1953 in respect of royalties, patent and proprietary rights and dividends, showing each separately; and whether he will give similar figures for remittances from drug-manufacturing firms in this country.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The value of remittances made to the U.S.A. during 1953 on account of royalties and payments in respect of proprietary rights, patents and technical and administrative assistance, including outright purchase of copyright, but excluding oil and film royalties, was about £13 million. Figures for the different items are not available separately.

Separate figures for remittances on account of dividends and by drug manufacturing firms in this country are not available.