§ 10. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the steps being taken in Aberdeen to promote direct trading between the north-east of Scotland and Russia; and what steps he is taking to assist in the promotion of direct trading between Russia and the north-east of Scotland.
§ Sir D. EcclesI would refer the hon. and learned Member to the Answer given to him on 17th April.
§ Mr. HughesDoes not the right hon. Gentleman realise that this is too important a matter to be put off in that way? Is it not a fact that closer trade relations between the two countries may have important potentialities for world peace? The Minister has a double reason for fostering such trade relations. Will he use every effort energetically to do so?
§ Sir D. EcclesI wish to see the trade between this country and Russia expanded, but I have not received any representations about promoting such trade, either from the Lord Provost's Committee or any other body.