§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Trade what representations he has made to the Indian Gvernment on behalf of British shipowners following the formation of the Asian Regional Conference and the announcement that trade between India, Burma, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia is to be handled on a basis which will completely exclude the participation of British shipping.
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§ Mr. Clinton DavisI am aware of reports to this effect and am making detailed inquiries about them. The question of representations to the Indian Government will be considered when our investigations are complete.