COAL FOR FRANCE
EMBARGO' HAMPERING TRADE
(British Official Wireless.J RUGBY, 13th June. Questioned regarding the embargo on. ,' the importation of coal into France, " Mr. A, M. Samuel, Parliamentary Secre- "■'■ tary for the Department' of Overseas Trade, said that the decree issued 'on " 25th May prohibited the importation. ' into France from Ist June of coal, V coke, lignite, and patent fuel except under license, but a general license had been issued for the importation of coal "- for coking plants. The operation of ' the decree was subsequently postponed until 10th June. The British Ainbassa- dor. had made strong representations .;, against the measure, and.had specially' ••■ urged that existing contracts should'bo'respected. . .--.'..
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 137, 14 June 1927, Page 10
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107COAL FOR FRANCE Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 137, 14 June 1927, Page 10
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