Foreign Travel (Currency Allowance)

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Awst 1947.

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Photo of Mr Ian Mikardo Mr Ian Mikardo , Reading 12:00, 5 Awst 1947

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the import-export gap, he will reduce the maximum currency allowance for Britons travelling abroad.

Photo of Mr Hugh Dalton Mr Hugh Dalton , Bishop Auckland

I would ask my hon. Friend to await tomorrow's Debate, when a statement on this subject will be made.

Photo of Viscount  Hinchingbrooke Viscount Hinchingbrooke , Dorset Southern

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Treasury policy of encouraging our invisible export trade will be frustrated if this proposal is accepted?