HC Deb 17 January 1977 vol 924 c48W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps are being taken to limit the outflow of capital from the United Kingdom into the manufacturing enterprises of foreign countries, particularly the EEC.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

Under existing powers in the Exchange Control Act 1947 we already ensure that outward investments, including investments in EEC countries, are financed in ways which very largely avoid any direct export of capital.

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