§ 33. Mr. HANNONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether, in view of the great services rendered in the past to importing houses by the Indian Trade Commissioners' Office in London, His Majesty's Government will make representations to the Indian Legislature urging its reestablishment?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe matter is one within the discretion of the Government of India, to whom I am forwarding a copy of my hon. Friend's question.
§ Mr. HANNONI hope the Noble Lord realises the importance of the matter.
§ 34. Mr. HANNONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he has come to a decision to appoint two additional trade commissioners in India at Bombay and Calcutta; and, if so, if he will state the names of the gentlemen selected and the approximate date on which they will take up their duties?
§ Lieut.-Colonel BUCKLEY (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)The answer to the first part of my hon. Friend's ques- 11 tion is in the affirmative. I hope very shortly to be able to announce the names of the gentlemen selected and the date on which they will take up their duties.