§ 22. Mr. Duncanasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he can make a statement regarding the results likely to accrue from the visit of the Swedish trade delegation to this country?
§ Mr. R. S. Hudson (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)Yes, Sir, the visit of the Swedish Trade Delegation was in my opinion very successful, an opinion which, I am glad to say, is shared equally by the Federation of British Industries, which undertook the responsibility of organising the discussions. The conversations were conducted in an atmosphere of cordiality and goodwill, and there was abundant evidence on the Swedish side of a willingness to lend every support to United Kingdom exporters trading with Sweden. Much valuable information has been obtained and many new contacts made, which are likely to bear fruit in the future. It is probable that as a direct outcome of the Swedish visit, a permanent body will be set up in Sweden for the purpose of consolidating the work of the delegation.
Vice-Admiral TaylorWill my right hon. Friend see that there is a clause in any agreement that is come to providing for the use of British shipping?