HC Deb 28 July 1930 vol 242 cc18-9
31. Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether the trade mission to the Far East will include India in their itinerary; and, if not, whether, in view of the falling off of British trade there, he will cause the scope of the misision to be extended?

Mr. GILLETT (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

In view of the importance and scope of the work of the mission and the time required to visit China and Japan it is not possible to include a visit to India.

Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

In view of the importance of this matter, will the hon. Gentleman suggest to the Government the necessity of reconsidering it?

Mr. GILLETT

As I say, it is quite impossible for this mission to go to India, but, if the hon. Member thinks that there is any need for another mission to go to India, I shall be glad to hear from him his reasons and any information which he may have on the subject.

Sir F. HALL

Would it not cause unnecessary expense to send another mission to India?