HC Deb 19 March 1969 vol 780 cc484-5
29. Mrs. Renée Short

asked the President of the Board of Trade what advice he is issuing to British industry about exporting to Hungary in view of the economic reorganisation introduced there last year.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Exports to Hungary have risen encouragingly in recent years. They should continue to do well, provided British suppliers remain competitive.

Mrs. Short

Is my hon. Friend aware that opportunities for selling to Hungary have greatly increased with the increase in the number of organisations in Hungary now allowed to buy direct from foreign countries? Will she see that this information is given to British firms so that they can increase our exports to Hungary even further?

Mrs. Dunwoody

We are well aware of the opportunities and are delighted to note that the economic reforms will begin to take effect over a period of years. We hope that British industry will be encouraged by the opportunities and will benefit from them.