HC Deb 17 March 1949 vol 462 c2252
3. Sir P. Hannon

asked 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. Wilson

To 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. Hannon

Will the President of the Board of Trade do everything possible to encourage reciprocal trade relations between Ceylon and this country?

Mr. Wilson

Yes, Sir, that is being done.