§ 29. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on his visit to Canada with particular reference to its bearing on the development of trade between Canada and Scotland.
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganMy right hon. Friend visited Montreal, on his way to Venezuela and Brazil, to have discussions with Canadian Ministers and to attend the dinner given by the Dollar Sterling Trade Council in honour of the delegation from the Dollar Exports Council then visiting Canada. He was much impressed by the keen interest expressed by the Canadians to extend their trade with the United Kingdom, including Scotland.
§ Mr. HughesCan the Minister say whether before his departure the President of the Board of Trade had a consultation with the Secretary of State for Scotland with a view to dealing with the matters dealt with in my Question but not dealt with in the Answer, and can he say whether at that dinner in Ottawa they had haggis?
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganMy right hon. Friend is in constant touch with the Secretary of State for Scotland, but his visit to Canada on this occasion was limited to two days, one of which was a Sunday, and I am afraid that I cannot say exactly in detail what subjects were discussed and whether haggis was on the menu.