HC Deb 03 February 1931 vol 247 cc1614-5
69. Major GLYN

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether, in view of the recommendations of the report of the United Kingdom trade mission to the Union of South Africa, Southern Rhodesia, and Northern Rhodesia, it is intended to appoint a new trade commissioner post for Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland, with headquarters at Salisbury, as recommended by the report, and also an additional trade commissioner for the Union of South Africa to encourage the sale of British goods and manufactures in those countries?

Mr. GILLETT (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

The recommendations of the report are now receiving my attention, but I am not yet able to announce any decision in regard to them.

Major GLYN

Is the hon. Gentleman likely to have it if I put a question down in a fortnight's time?

Mr. GILLETT

Hardly as soon as that.