HC Deb 10 May 1966 vol 728 c53W
75. Mr. Robert Maxwell

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to encourage the reduction of imports of finished manufactures.

Mr. Jay

We are trying to improve the trade balance by a variety of measures designed to increase the competitiveness of British industry both at home and abroad. Measures relating to credit facilities for imports and exports are also designed to improve the balance of our trade.