§ 17. Mr. Shinwellasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in addition to measures already announced, he proposes to take an early opportunity of informing hon. Members of the schemes in contemplation to improve the position of our export trade?
§ Mr. StanleyI have at present nothing to add to the statements which have already been made.
§ Mr. ShinwellDoes not the right hon. Gentleman realise that there is considerable disquietude in export trade quarters in this country, regarding the state of our export trade; and has he seen the report of the Associated Chambers of Commerce on this important matter?
§ Mr. StanleyThis is not a matter which we can discuss by way of question and answer. We have had several interesting Debates on the subject recently in the House, and I have nothing to add to what was said then.
§ Mr. ShinwellDo we understand that that is all the right hon. Gentleman proposes to do in connection with our export trade?
§ Mr. LevyIs my right hon. Friend aware that the methods which are now being adopted are all that could be done to accelerate our export trade, and that the Government ought to be complimented on what they have done?
§ Mr. E. J. WilliamsHas anything been done, particularly in relation to the coal trade?
§ Mr. StanleyIf the hon. Member was in the House on Friday he must have heard the announcement of a very valuable new agreement with France.