HC Deb 17 April 1958 vol 586 cc334-5
24. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent he has studied the possible effects of a trade recession in the United States of America upon United Kingdom export trade; and if he will make a statement on the advice he has given to United Kingdom exporters on this.

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

Our exports to the United States of America are now running at record levels, and my advice to exporters is that they should continue to compete as vigorously as ever in this market.

Mr. Hughes

Will the Minister explain how it will help the American recession if we export more motor cars to America? Does not that result in an increasing number of unemployed in America?

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

This seems to be the economics of Wonderland. I think I will stick to the Question.