§ 11. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many consulates and in which cities in the United States of America he has decided to close down; and how many will be continued.
§ Mr. MayhewIt has been decided to close the consular establishments at Buffalo and Tampa. It is not the present intention to close any of the remaining 25 consular establishments.
§ Colonel HutchisonIn view of the community of interest between this country and the United States, and the need to attract visitors to this country and to promote trade in the United States, does the hon. Gentleman really think that this is a wise decision?
§ Mr. MayhewThere is also the need to economise on dollars.