HC Deb 17 December 1964 vol 704 c559
34. Mr. Marten

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to increase trade with Spain and Portugal.

Mr. Jay

The full range of our export promotion services is available for these markets.

Mr. Marten

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that reply. Can he say what extra steps he is taking to increase exports to this very important market and to South Africa? Will he give an assurance that no political mumbo-jumbo will stand in his way in trying to increase exports to these countries?

Mr. Jay

We shall attempt to increase exports to these countries, and to many others, in the year which lies ahead. We shall be making many proposals to this end.

Mr. du Cann

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the simple point that the wisest course is to maximise the export effort in respect of those countries, such as Spain, which pay?

Mr. Jeger

Will my right hon. Friend endeavour to increase exports from Gibraltar to Spain and make that a condition of Anglo-Spanish trade?

Mr. Jay

I will not disregard the point which my hon. Friend raises.