§ Mr. A. Edwardsasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether, in view of the importance of exports after the war, he will consider the early establishment of a special office concerned with the scientific analysis of export markets.
§ Mr. H. JohnstoneIt is the primary function of my Department, both at headquarters and through its overseas organisation, to keep under constant review the possibilities for United Kingdom exports in overseas markets. In this connection I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave on 16th December last to my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, West (Mr. Higgs). In these circumstances there is no reason for the establishment of the special office suggested.