§ 3. Sir J. D. REESasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has seen the circular recently issued by the Odessa branch of the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce calling attention to the importance of the development of trade between Russia and Great Britain; and, if so, whether his Department is co-operating with the said chamber in respect of the objects set out in the said circular?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. Pretyman)I have seen the circular to which my hon. Friend refers. The Board of Trade are prepared, as they have always been to co-operate so far as practicable with any responsible organisation formed for the development of Anglo-Russian commercial relations.