British Credit Facilities, France

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 23 July 1946.

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Photo of Mr David Renton Mr David Renton , Huntingdonshire 12:00, 23 July 1946

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that, owing to the excellent British exhibits which have been shown in France, a large number of prospective French buyers have booked orders which cannot be fulfilled, because of the French shortage of sterling? Will he give the matter his further attention, with a view to enabling the French to overcome that shortage?