§ 3. Mr. KIRKWOODasked the President of the Board of Trade how many contracts for Russia were executed by West of Scotland firms during the past year, and their total value; what were the comparative figures for 1933, and if, in addition to Messrs. Colvilles, Limited, and the Steel Company of Scotland, there are any other firms engaged on contracts for Russia; the total value of contracts for Russia carried out in Scotland during the past 10 years; and whether it is the policy of the Board of Trade to encourage trading between both countries, with a view to reducing unemployment and facilitating commercial development?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI regret that detailed information regarding contracts for Russia is not available. As regards the last part of the question the object of the temporary commercial agreement concluded a year ago was the improvement of commercial relations between the United Kingdom and Russia.