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Denmark (British Exports)

Volume 439: debated on Tuesday 24 June 1947

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asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he is contemplating having further financial discussions with the Danish Government, in view of the difficulties of exporting British goods to that country.

Yes, Sir. But Denmark's ability to purchase our goods depends on the amount of sterling she can earn from her exports.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Denmark is now exporting a considerable amount of food which we require to other countries, and unless he pays the prices asked for, they will not be in a position to buy British goods?

The existing food agreements between ourselves and Denmark will come up for revision later, is the Autumn.