HC Deb 25 January 1944 vol 396 c520
24. Sir Reginald Clarry

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total value of exports of British goods to Egypt during the past year; what commodities constitute the principal items; and whether the possibilities of the Egyptian market after the war are being kept in mind by his Department.

Mr. Dalton

As I have already stated in reply to previous Questions, publication of details of our trade in particular commodities or with particular countries has been suspended since the outbreak of war. The answer to the last part of the Question is "Yes, Sir."

Major Petherick

Will the right hon. Gentleman make sure that he consults the Secretary to the Department of Overseas Trade, who may be able to give him valuable advice?

Mr. Dalton

Our rooms are in the same corridor and we often meet.