HC Deb 14 December 1971 vol 828 cc54-5W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will invite the British Export Board to publicise British technical achievements, particularly in the aerospace industry.

Mr. Corfield

This will be a matter for the board to consider when it assumes responsibility in January for directing the official services in support of export promotion. It will of course remain for the aerospace manufacturers to take the lead in publicising their technical achievements and products.

Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how the British Export Board will promote overseas the achievements of individual British companies, particularly those achievements which have been developed through the participation of public funds.

Mr. Noble

This will be a matter for the board to consider when it assumes responsibility in January for directing the official services in support of export promotion. Export promotion is a major task of the Government information services overseas and a great deal of this effort is devoted to promoting the achievements of individual British companies.

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