HC Deb 28 March 1939 vol 345 cc1865-6
23. Mr. Arthur Henderson

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the detailed arrangements in connection with the proposed trade mission to Rumania have now been completed, and whether he can state the date when the mission will leave for Rumania?

Mr. Stanley

The arrangements are not yet complete, and consequently I am unable to state a date.

Mr. Henderson

When, will the right hon. Gentleman be in a position to make a statement?

Mr. Stanley

As soon as possible.

Mr. Thorne

Does the right hon. Gentle man know that he is fiddling while Rome is burning?

Mr. Stanley

This is not a question of Rome but of Rumania.

Mr. Mander

In view of the extreme and obvious urgency of this matter cannot the President of the Board of Trade say that the delegation is going at the earliest possible moment?

Mr. Stanley

I have said that already.

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