§ 11. Mr. Neil Thorneasked the Secretary of State for Trade if, in order to mark the successful State visit of the King of Nepal, he will take special steps to promote additional trade with Nepal.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimWe have no plans to take special steps to promote trade with Nepal. At present commercial opportunities are rather limited but we hope that they will increase with the growth of the Nepalese economy to which our aid programme contributes.
§ Mr. ThorneIn view of the considerable assistance which the Nepalese have given to Britain's defence in war and peace, will my right hon. Friend do everything possible to assist the promotion of overseas trade with Nepal?
§ Mrs. OppenheimI know of my hon. Friend's interest in the subject and of the valuable work that he has done. He will be aware that the United Kingdom Trade Agency which, is funded by the Overseas Development Administration, and which works in close association with the London Chamber of Commerce, is available to assist Nepalese exporters who wish to open markets in the United Kingdom.