§ 38. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent British exports to Egypt and the countries of the Middle East have increased since 1955.
§ Sir D. EcclesTotal exports (including re-exports) to Egypt have declined from £29 million in 1955 to £1.3 million in the first ten months of this year, but total exports to the countries of the Middle East excluding Egypt have risen from £131 million in the full year, 1955 to £152.1 million in the first ten months of 1957.
§ Mr. HughesCould the Minister say what steps are being taken to increase our trade with Egypt?
§ Sir D. EcclesThat is another Question.