HC Deb 09 June 1969 vol 784 c218W
Sir C. Osborne

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will estimate the amount by which imports into the United Kingdom increased in 1968, directly or indirectly, due to the currency uncertainties and fears of import restrictions that prevailed throughout that year.

Mr. Dell

There is no evidence that these factors were a significant influence in the increase in imports last year except in the case of silver, where, however, increased imports were mainly by dealers on behalf of non-residents.

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