§ 2. Sir Patrick Hannonasked the President of the Board of Trade what arrangements he has made to facilitate the competition of British commercial interests for a fair share of the import trade of the State of Israel; and if a representative of British trade interests has been appointed to the State of Israel.
§ Mr. H. WilsonSteps are being taken to appoint a commercial representative. The provision of normal export credit facilities, as far as conditions permit, is under consideration.
§ Sir P. HannonIn view of the immense contributions which this country has made to the establishment of the present State of Israel, is it not the function of the President of the Board of Trade to secure as large a part of their import market as possible?
§ Mr. WilsonWe are very anxious to develop trade with this country. There are certain difficulties to be ironed out, and there will have to be negotiations about them, but as the hon. Gentleman will see from the answer, we are taking all the steps open to us at the moment.