§ 4. Mr. Murrayasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations about the correct geographical location of Edinburgh were made by the United Kingdom Ambassador in Iraq to the General Automobile Company of Baghdad, who insisted that cleansing vehicles manufactured in Edinburgh and purchased by them should be marked showing the place of origin as Edinburgh, England.
§ The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mr. Joseph Godber)No representations were in fact necessary. The General Automobile Company of Baghdad has now agreed with the Edinburgh firm concerned that this description will not be used on future shipments.
§ Mr. MurrayI thank the Minister for that reply. Will he take steps to ensure that members of our Diplomatic Services overseas are fully informed about Scotland and, for that matter, Wales and Northern Ireland and about their distinctive products so that they can promote interest in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and their trade prospects and not just those of England?
§ Mr. GodberCertainly. I am happy to be able to assure the hon. and learned Gentleman that our officers are fully aware that Edinburgh is in Scotland, and that there is no doubt about this.