§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Minister for Trade what action is being taken to expand trade with African states other than the Republic of South Africa.
§ Mr. Peter ReesPromotion of trade with these countries mobilises the full resources of the British Overseas Trade Board in support of individual companies and in encouraging awareness of market opportunities. High-level inward and outward Ministerial exchanges also continue to be an important element in the development of our commercial bilateral relations with these countries.