§ 60. Mr. CHORLTONasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether, in view of the increasing risk of losses being incurred both in trade and remittances with Danubian countries, he has anything yet to report of the measures he is taking to remedy this state of affairs?
§ Mr. COLVILLEI have been in further consultation with business interests in regard to the difficulties arising from exchange restrictions imposed not only by the Danubian but by other countries. The views expressed are now being carefully examined to see if there is any action that can be taken to ease the position.
§ Mr. CHORLTONCan the hon. Gentleman say when it will be possible to announce definitely that something is going to be done to improve the present position in this respect?
§ Mr. COLVILLEI cannot state a definite date, but I can assure my hon. Friend that the Government are aware of the great difficulties of the present position and will do everything possible in the matter.