§ Mr. Ensorasked the Prime Minister if it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to encourage further trade with the German Democratic Republic; what steps he proposes to take to this end; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuI have been asked to reply.
Trade with East Germany in 1966 reached record levels in both directions. The Confederation of British Industry and the East German Chamber of Foreign 358W Trade are meeting on 6th February to negotiate unofficial trade arrangements for 1967. These will, I hope, result in further possibilities for British exports.