§ 76. Captain SHEEHANasked the President of the Board of Trade whether representations have been made to him by leading Russians having trading interests with Britain as to the necessity that exists for formulating a definite British commercial policy towards Russia; if so, whether consideration has been given to 1785 these representations; whether any steps are being taken to counteract the commercial penetration and exploitation of Russia by Germany; and is it proposed to organise the British commercial connection with Russia so as to place it on a safe, sound, and successful footing?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Sir A. Stanley)I am fully aware of the importance of the matters to which the question relates, and all practicable steps are being and will be taken for the purpose, having regard to the difficult and rapidly changing conditions prevailing in Russia. If the hon. and gallant Member will put himself in communication with my hon. Friend, who represents the Department of Overseas Trade, he will be happy to give him further information as to the measures actually being taken.