§ 40. Lady Tweedsmuirasked the President of the Board of Trade what arrangements the has made to keep Scottish manufacturers in touch with potential orders in manufacturing under licence or securing sub-contracts.
§ Mr. J. RodgersLicence agreements and sub-contracts, whether with United Kingdom firms or with overseas firms, are usually arranged privately through the ordinary commercial channels, but the Board notifies trade associations and other subscribers to its Special Register Service of inquiries made to the Board's overseas Posts.
§ Lady TweedsmuirWhat action is taken by the Board of Trade to work in conjunction with the Scottish Council in this matter? Many manufacturers who 26 perfectly understand the system of contracting to manufacture under licence or sub-contracting cannot get sufficient information from the Board of Trade in the early stages in Scotland.
§ Mr. RodgersMy understanding is that the Controller for Scotland is in close touch with the Scottish Council. I shall certainly look into the matter if my hon Friend will send me particulars.