HC Deb 29 July 1965 vol 717 cc167-8W
62. Mr. St. John-Stevas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount of money repaid to exporters under the export rebate scheme between October, 1964 and June 1965.

Mr. MacDermot

The first claims were not due until February, and most of them were made considerably later. At the end of June, £7.4 million had been paid; claims received but unpaid at that time amounted to £16.6 million.

63. Mr. St. John-Stevas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from British industry and others for the alteration of the export rebate scheme.

Mr. MacDermot

Various proposals have been made for improving the detailed working of the scheme, and where possible they have been adopted. More fundamental proposals for extending the scope of the scheme would require fresh legislation, of which there is no immediate prospect.