HC Deb 05 December 1944 vol 406 c339
26. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can make a statement on the negotiations that have taken place with representatives of the U.S.S.R. on trade between the two countries and on the consultations between representatives of various industries, firms and the Russian representatives.

Mr. Dalton

I have at present nothing to add to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Sedgefield (Mr. Leslie) on 16th November.

Mr. Smith

Will my right hon. Friend say whether the discussions and consultations have been satisfactory?

Mr. Dalton

They are going forward. There are great complications on both sides, and special considerations to be taken into account, but they are being pressed forward actively.