HC Deb 20 February 1956 vol 549 c8W
77. Mr. Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will introduce legislation to enable the Government to have the necessary control over exports, imports, currency, and new buildings, by means of statutory orders, as and when the occasion demands it.

Sir E. Boyle

The Government have no intention of introducing any legislation in this field to give powers exceeding those which already exist.