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Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 17 Ebrill 1947.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale 12:00, 17 Ebrill 1947

asked the President of the Board of Trade why the permitted importation of books and periodicals from Australia has recently been reduced; and by how much.

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for the City of London (Mr. Assheton) on 25th March on this matter. It is not yet possible to estimate the effect of the change on imports from Australia, but I hope that it will be small.

Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale

Can the Minister say that he will allow free imports again as soon as possible?

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

Certainly, as soon as possible. We shall be most anxious to do that.