HC Deb 29 January 1953 vol 510 c1187
44. Mr. Godber

asked the President of the Board of Trade what measures have been taken to extend the market in North America for British agricultural seeds; and what degree of success has been achieved.

Mr. Mackeson

The Agricultural Adviser in Ottawa and the Agricultural Attaché in Washington arrange for trials of United Kingdom seeds and give other technical advice and assistance, while the Trade Commissioners and the Commercial Diplomatic Officers report on general demand and specific inquiries for United Kingdom seeds as for other goods.

There was a very successful showing of United Kingdom seeds at the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto last November, when, out of 166 British entries in various seed classes, 91 awards or prizes were won by the United Kingdom including the world championship for seed rye.

Mr. Godber

While thanking the Minister for that reply, may I ask him whether something of a similar nature can be arranged in the United States to follow up the success in Canada?

Mr. Mackeson

I should like to look at that.