§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what is the present position with regard to the establishment of a British Trade Centre in New York; and whether, in view of the importance to British trade of exports to the United States of America, he will give an assurance that all possible assistance is given by his Department to the achievement of this plan.
§ Mr. HeathThe proposal of the British American Chamber of Commerce that 163W Her Majesty's Government should assist financially in the establishment of a trade centre in New York is at present under consideration. The extent of the contribution which such a centre might make to our exports to the United States is a major factor to be taken into account.