asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the value of footwear imports from, and of footwear exports to, Sweden in 1948; and what exchange is proposed for 1949.

In 1948 imports from and exports to Sweden of footwear were valued at £4,000 and £170,000 respectively. In 1949, token imports of footwear from Sweden will be licensed, but the Swedish authorities have so far not agreed to license any imports of footwear from the United Kingdom this year. The matter will, however, be pursued shortly when a review of trade between the two countries is to take place.