HC Deb 14 April 1959 vol 603 c793
19. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has any further statement to make regarding efforts to set aside engineering and power plant contracts obtained by British firms in the United States of America.

Sir D. Eccles

No, Sir, but Her Majesty's Government have made clear to the United States Government their concern about this matter.

Mr Blenkinsop

Can the President of the Board of Trade at least confirm that there is no danger of the Tennessee Valley Authority contract with Messrs. Parsons being set aside?

Sir D. Eccles

There is no danger, as far as I know.

Mr Jay

Can the Minister at least assure us that until we get some satisfaction in this matter he will not make more trade concessions to the United States?

Sir D. Eccles

One cannot link dollar liberalisation with this subject.