Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce. – in the House of Commons at on 12 December 1939.
Hon. Oliver Stanley
, Westmorland
I am aware that substantial quantities of typewriters are being imported. With regard to the second part of the question, I would remind my hon. Friend that the purpose of the import restrictions is to secure economy in the use of foreign exchange to the greatest extent that is practicable, and this is a matter for the Government to decide. The Import Licensing Department has, however, asked United Kingdom typewriter manufacturers for certain information.