§ 42. Major GLYNasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he is yet able to announce any decision with regard to the appointment of a new trade commissioner post for Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland, with headquarters at Salisbury, and an additional trade commissioner for the Union of South Africa, to encourage the sale of British goods and manufactures in those countries, as recommended in the report of the United Kingdom Trade Mission to the Union of South Africa, Southern Rhodesia, and Northern Rhodesia?
§ Mr. GILLETTI regret that I am at present unable to add anything to my reply on this subject to a question asked by the hon. Member for Birkenhead, East (Mr. White) on Monday, 9th February. I am sending the hon. and gallant Member a copy.
§ Mr. GRAHAM WHITECan the hon. Gentleman say whether the export traders themselves are taking action to establish representatives there?
§ Mr. GILLETTI am afraid I have no information on that point.