§ 86. Mr. THURTLEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any negotiations are proceeding, or are contemplated, between His Majesty's Government and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics with regard to the provision of long-term credits for the purchase by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics of goods manufactured in this country?
§ Captain WALLACENo negotiations are proceeding with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics regarding the provision of long-term credits. I am not at present in a position to make any statement as regards possible future developments in the matter.
§ Mr. A. V. ALEXANDERHas the Minister made any representations in the last three months?
§ Captain WALLACEIf the right hon. Gentleman will be good enough to look at the answer which I have given and also to the written answer to the hon. Member for Don Valley (Mr. T. Williams), I think he will obtain further information on the subject.