HC Deb 10 October 1916 vol 86 c9
9. Mr. BROOKES

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Commercial Intelligence Branch of his Department has been reorganised; and, if so, on what lines?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Runciman)

I have decided to combine the existing Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade and the Exhibitions Branch into a new and enlarged Commercial Intelligence Department. The reorganisation of the Department is now proceeding.