§ 38. Mr. Isaacsasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any special steps are being taken to facilitate the holding of stocks in South America, with a view to maintaining and expanding export trade to those South American countries from which the United Kingdom is drawing essential supplies?
The President of the Board of Trade (Sir Andrew -Duncan)Yes, Sir. The Export Council have had this matter under close examination, and steps are being taken to enable larger stocks of British goods to be carried in these markets, thus minimising any [...]indrances created by war conditions.
§ Mr. IsaacsIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the Export Council are carrying on this work as expeditiously as possible?
§ Sir A. DuncanYes, Sir. I am quite satisfied.