§ 24. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department, whether he can state the number of British unsalaried consular officers who are not British subjects?
§ Mr. GILLETTThere are 145 unsalaried Consular officers who are not British subjects.
§ Mr. DAYHas the hon. Gentleman received any complaints that these unsalaried Consular officers do not receive the same sympathy and support from British traders as salaried officers?
§ Mr. GILLETTI have heard it suggested that occasionally they have other interests which prevent them giving more time to British interests.
§ Mr. GILLETTI cannot say without notice.
§ Mr. DOUGLAS HACKINGWill the hon. Gentleman see that when a British subject is available a foreigner will not be appointed?
§ Mr. GILLETTThat has always been our custom.