HC Deb 29 January 1953 vol 510 c132W
39. Mr. Russell

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has now completed his review of the effect of the most-favoured-nation clause on British overseas trade; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mackeson

The general considerations guiding our external economic policies have been set out in the Communiqué of the Commonwealth Conference (Cmd. 8717). The principle of most-favoured-nation treatment remains one of vital interest to our export trade