§ 26. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will undertake a study of the extent to which the export of British goods depends on the amount of imports of agricultural products from foreign countries; and if he will make a statement.
Mrs. DunwoodyThe likely effect on United Kingdom exports is taken into account in formualting the Government's agricultural policy. We shall be considering in the context of the recent recommendations of the Select Committee on Agriculture, the practicability of making a more precise study of this matter.
§ Sir J. Langford-HoltWill the hon. Lady bear in mind that to most people the quality and delivery of our exports is much more relevant than the amount of imports we take from other countries when these matters are being decided upon by foreign countries?
Mrs. DunwoodyThis is a vital point. There is no doubt that delivery dates are of enormous importance.