§ 3. Sir P. Hannonasked the President of the Board of Trade the nature and extent of the organisation which has been created for the development and expansion of British trade in Ceylon.
§ Mr. H. WilsonTo assist in the development and expansion of United Kingdom trade in Ceylon, a Trade Commissioner post was opened in Colombo in July, 1946. The Trade Commissioner has two assistants, a market officer and clerical staff.
§ Sir P. HannonWill the President of the Board of Trade do everything possible to encourage reciprocal trade relations between Ceylon and this country?
§ Mr. WilsonYes, Sir, that is being done.