§ Mr. Holtasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the extent of the deterioration of trade with European countries; and what are the main categories of imports still subject to licensing restrictions.
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganExports to the non-sterling members of the O.E.E.C. were 13 per cent. lower in the first half of 1958 than in the first half of 1957, compared with a fall of 5 per cent. for United Kingdom exports to all countries over the same period. A small part of this fall is attributable to the dock strike230W in June. The main categories of goods still subject to import licensing restrictions from O.E.E.C. countries are shown in the following table.
Class Main items subject to restriction A. Food, beverages and tobacco. Ham. Milk products. Apples and Pears. Potatoes. Sugar. B. Basic materials Worked stone. Flower bulbs. C. Mineral fuels and lubricants. Coal, coke and manufactured fuels. D. Manufactured goods. Dyestuffs and intermediates. Calcium carbide. Leather. Newsprint; paper manufactures. Stockings and socks. Lace and lace net. Jute yarns and manufactures. Jewellery. Cutlery. Motor vehicles and parts. Clocks and watches. Some cameras. Scientific and optical glassware and instruments. Arms and ammunition. Sports goods, toys and games. Smokers' requisites. Basketware.