Exchange controls, also known as capital controls and currency controls, limiting the convertibility of Pounds sterling into foreign currencies, operated within the United Kingdom from the outbreak of war in 1939 until they were abolished by the Conservative Government of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in October 1979.[1]
Foreign Exchange for Travelling Expenses, without Exchange Control Act, 1947 notation, Issued 1948-03-05 (Pages 30 and 31)
Foreign Exchange for Travelling Expenses, without Exchange Control Act, 1947 notation, Issued 1948-03-05 (Pages 32 and Regulations)
Although issued after the Exchange Control Act, 1947 (March 11), existing stock probably still existed and were issued
Foreign Exchange for Travelling Expenses, Basic Allowance, Issued 1955-05-25 (Pages 30 and 31)
Foreign Exchange for Travelling Expenses, Special Allotments, Issued 1955-05-25 (Pages 32 and Notes)
With Exchange Control Act, 1947 and Basic Allowance or Special Allotments notation
Foreign Exchange for Travelling Expenses, Basic Allowance, with Exchange Control Act, 1947 notation, Issued 1956-04-10 (Page 31)
With Exchange Control Act, 1947 and Basic Allowance notation, with PP/31A sticker, previous passport number and year of issue stamped