§ Dr. Brayasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will indicate the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards such organisations as the British Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the 48 Group and the Sino-British Trade Council, all of which are concerned with promoting British trade with China.
§ Mr. JayThe Sino-British Trade Council enjoys the full support of Her Majesty's Government in its efforts to promote trade with China. It is sponsored by the Association of British Chambers of Commerce, the China Association, the Federation of British Industries and the London Chamber of Commerce.
The British Council for the Promotion of International Trade, with which the "48 Group" is closely linked through its consultant, is not supported or sponsored in any way by Her Majesty's Government.