HC Deb 28 October 1965 vol 718 c81W
31. Mr. John Wells

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to simplify the documentation of exports and reduction of paper in order to encourage the smaller manufacturer, who is at present discouraged by the formalities now required.

Mr. Mason

A point committee representing the Government and commerce and industry has drawn up a system which by the use of an aligned series of forms will enable some of the principal documents required for export shipments to be completed in one typing operation. A booklet describing the system is being printed and will be given a wide free distribution. The new system will enable most exporting firms to make worthwhile savings and I hope that it will be widely adopted.