Electrical Transformers (Export)

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 James Hutchison Mr James Hutchison , Glasgow Central 12:00, 17 Ebrill 1947

asked the President of the Board of Trade what value of electric transformers have been exported to Poland during 1947 to date; and what further contracts remain to be fulfilled.

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

No electric transformers have been exported to Poland in 1947; I am informed that there are no contracts outstanding.

Photo of Mr James Hutchison Mr James Hutchison , Glasgow Central

Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman see that exports of this kind do not in fact take place until our own requirements are met?

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

We certainly shall not export what we require here.