HC Deb 01 February 1944 vol 396 c1130
59. Mr. De la Bère

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make some pronouncement regarding the arrangements that have been concluded for expanding and developing our export trade to Russia for the post-war period.

Mr. Dalton

Trade between this country and Russia is at present conducted under arrangements agreed between the two Governments. These are, of course, concerned with the supply of goods essential to the war effort. It is not at present possible to say when, or how, these arrangements will need to be modified. But, whatever arrangements are made for the post-war period, His Majesty's Government look forward to a large and expanding trade between our two countries.

Sir Herbert Holdsworth

Would the right hon. Gentleman consider at this stage of the war, encouraging those engaged in the export trade to get a footing in the markets of the world?

Mr. Dalton

This Question is about trade with Russia. We hope to have a large footing in the Russian market after the war and we hope that they will have a large footing in ours.