§ 40. Mr. DOUGLAS HACKINGasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department by whom and when the decision was reached to pay commission to brokers and agents for introducing business to the Export Credits Guarantee Department; the amount of business introduced; and the amount of commission paid out?
§ Mr. GILLETT (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)The decision to pay commission to approved brokers and agents introducing business to the Export Credits Guarantee Department was made by the Executive Committee of that Department at the end of 1930 to take effect as from 1st January, 1931.
§ Mr. HACKINGWill the hon. Gentleman answer the question as to the amount of business introduced?
§ Mr. GILLETTThere has been a certain amount of business, but it is not in the public interest to give the exact figures.