Oral Answers to Questions — Germany – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 2 April 1947.
Mr Frederick Erroll
, Altrincham and Sale
12:00,
2 April 1947
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what raw materials and semi-manufactured components for the manufacture of electric motors have been imported into Germany during the last 12 months; how much has come from England; and how much has had to be paid for in U.S. dollars.
Mr John Hynd
, Sheffield, Attercliffe
None, Sir.
Mr Frederick Erroll
, Altrincham and Sale
Can the Minister say whether any imports will be permitted or not?
Mr John Hynd
, Sheffield, Attercliffe
I do not know whether I can say that any imports will be permitted. The test which has to be considered by the bizonal authorities is whether any imports are really essential to the purposes of the occupation.
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