HC Deb 15 December 1966 vol 738 c144W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the President of the Board of Trade why, in view of Great Britain's balance of payments problems, and the fact that such products can be produced in this country, he allows one-armed bandits, juke boxes and similar types of equipment to be imported into this country.

Mr. Jay

Because import prohibitions would be contrary to our international obligations and might provoke retaliation.