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Friday, December 28, 1973

"Much will depend on the trade itself," he said, "We don't

want to introduce restrictions if these can be avoided and will apply

them only if they become necessary in order to assist our industry to

retain essential supplies of these important materials."

In case export quota controls become necessary, the Commerce

and Industry Department will call within a few days for past performance

records of re-exports covering 1972 and 1973.

GOLD RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

Import and export restrictions relating to gold, diamonds and

currency notes and coins will be removed with effect from January 1, 1974,

a government spokesman announced today.

Consequently, licences will no longer be required for the

importation or exportation of these items.

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