HC Deb 16 July 1930 vol 241 cc1279-80
55. Mr. BROCKWAY

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether representatives of the co-operative movement have been invited to join the economic missions to South Africa and the Far East?

Mr. GILLETT

No representative of the co-operative movement has been appointed to the mission to South Africa. I am bearing in mind my hon. Friend's suggestion in connection with the mission to the Far East.

Mr. BROCKWAY

If I put this question again in a week's time, will the hon. Member be in a position to answer it?

Mr. GILLETT

I think I should hardly be prepared to give an answer in a week's time, but I might be in a fortnight's time.

Mr. HAYCOCK

Will commercial travellers be included in this mission to the Far East?