§ Mr. Alexanderasked the Secretary of State for Trade, further to his reply to the hon. Member for Newark on 13 April, Official Report, c. 6, what measures and steps are being taken by British Overseas Trade Board towards supporting the Export United campaign.
§ Mr. BiffenThe British Overseas Trade Board will continue to respond to requests from individual companies for support when firms propose to run an Export United campaign. The BOTB can provide advice and publicity material.
§ Mr. Alexanderasked the Secretary of State for Trade, further to his reply to the hon. Member for Newark on 13 April, if he will take steps to ensure that the Export United campaign will not lapse.
§ Mr. BiffenAs my hon. Friend the Minister for Trade pointed out to my hon. Friend on 13 April the future of the Export United campaign depends on individual companies, not the Government. The British Overseas Trade Board will continue to provide advice, publicity support and material when invited. The British Overseas Trade Board has produced Export United posters, leaflets and sticker for free distribution to companies which request them.