§ 30. Mr. ALBERYasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether use is being made of the export credit facilities for any of the contracts entered into for aeroplane engines and other equipment on behalf of the Soviet Government by the three aeronautical engineers who were authorised to visit this country for that purpose?
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHIt is not the practice to state whether facilities under the Export Credits Guarantee Scheme have been given in particular cases.
§ Mr. ALBERYIs it not the practice at any rate that reference should be given to the particular kind of commodity?
§ Mr. SMITHI understand that it is not the practice, because the giving of information of this kind might defeat the purpose of the scheme.
§ Mr. ALBERYThe question asked is about a commodity in relation to a country. That is not like dealing with a private firm.