HC Deb 11 May 1932 vol 265 cc1901-2
38. Mr. ALEXANDER RAMSAY

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department if he will state what communication he has had with an Argentine trade mission recently in this country; and if he represented to the said mission that the balance of Anglo-Argentine trade is largely in favour of the latter country?

Mr. COLVILLE

As far as His Majesty's Government are aware, no such mission has recently visited this country; the second part of the question, therefore, does not arise.

Captain CAZALET

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether his Department have taken any steps to implement the recommendation of Lord D'Abernon's trade mission to Argentina a few years ago?

Mr. COLVILLE

We are taking steps constantly, not only to encourage trade with Argentina, but if my hon. Friend will let me know the particular recommendation to which he refers, I shall be glad to look into the matter.