HC Deb 13 February 1939 vol 343 c1350
16. Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Prime Minister whether, with a view to improving trade and financial relations between this country and the countries of Southeast Europe, he will assure the House that His Majesty's Government retain their interest in the affairs of South-east Europe and that they are considering taking any necessary action in order to secure an improvement in such relations?

Mr. Butler

As was stated in the reply given to the hon. Member on 2nd November last, the policy of His Majesty's Government is to maintain, and so far as possible, to develop the trade between the United Kingdom and the Danubian countries, and so to contribute to the improvement of the economic situation of these countries.

Mr. Henderson

Do His Majesty's Government propose to take any active steps to assist trade relations with countries in South-eastern Europe?

Mr. Butler

I think the fact that we are willing to do our best is made clear in my answer.

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