HC Deb 30 September 1941 vol 374 c464
74. Mr. Hannah

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in the interests of British exports, the Government will appoint commercial agents in Latin America in capacities similar to those of Sir Kenneth Lee and Mr. H. S. McIntosh in New York?

Sir A. Duncan

I do not think the appointment of such agents would be appropriate at present.

Mr. Hannah

Is it not extremely necessary to strengthen our export trade to South America?

Sir A. Duncan

There are many considerations that have to be taken into account, but for the present it would be unwise to follow the suggestion contained in the Question.