§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry for what reasons the support of the British Overseas Trade Board was withdrawn from British companies exhibiting at the 1985 autumn fair at Frankfurt; how many companies were promised support; what was the anticipated cost of the support; how such notice of withdrawal was given; and how many complaints have been received by his Department or the British Overseas Trade Board.
§ Mr. ChannonI shall reply to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.