§ 17. Mr. Cobbasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consult more fully with industries likely to be affected by negotiations with other countries for a commercial treaty before those negotiations commence.
§ Mr. H. WilsonProvision has been made for full consultation where necessary with industries likely to be affected by projected trade negotiations with other countries. I will certainly, however, continue to watch the position and to make any further adjustments in the machinery of consultation that seem necessary.
§ Mr. CobbWill my right hon. Friend remember, while watching this, that the F.B.I. and the trade associations do not always represent the opinions of people on the job?
§ Mr. WilsonYes, Sir, and the main form of consultation is not through such national bodies but via the production department with the individual industries concerned.
§ Mr. Charles WilliamsWill the right hon. Gentleman watch the interests of market gardeners in this country?
§ Mr. WilsonThey, like every other production interest, are kept in touch through the appropriate production department.