§ 5. Sir Wavell Wakefieldasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he has recently taken to further the work of the Anglo-Egyptian Joint Committee; and, in view of the importance of immediate planning for our post-war trade with Egpyt, what are his proposals for the future work of this committee.
§ Mr. DaltonAs the House knows, there have recently been substantial modifications in the control over imports into Egypt and other Middle Eastern territories by the Middle East Supply Centre. I have also recently removed Egypt from the list of countries to which all exports from the United Kingdom must be covered by an export licence. In view of the improved prospects of trade with Egypt, I have invited the Chairman of this Committee to discuss future arrangements with me.