§ 52. Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he has now decided to arrange for a commission of inquiry to visit Russia and to examine and report upon trade prospects with this country?
§ Mr. GILLETT (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)In view of the State monopoly of foreign trade in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and of purchases being made according to plan, I have come to the conclusion that a commission of inquiry would not serve the same useful purpose as in other countries.
§ Sir K. WOODHas the hon. Gentleman not considered the value of a personal visit, and what are the difficulties in connection with it?