93. Mr. G. MURRAYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet concluded any arrangements far providing long-term credit facilities in European countries which are not yet in a position to pay at present by means of exports for essential imports; whether he is aware of the urgency of this question if the United Kingdom is to retain its good will in those countries and to foster its export trade; and whether he will state what steps it is proposed to take?
§ Sir A. GEDDESI am fully aware of the urgency of the question raised by the hon. Member, and the Government are at present considering it. I hope soon to be in a position to make a statement on the subject.
§ Sir A. GEDDESI hope it may be possible.
§ Sir A. GEDDESIt may be possible by next Monday.