§ Sir Dudley SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what further consideration has been given to the future of the British Overseas Trade Board; and what plans he has to support United Kingdom exports.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkI refer the hon. Member to the replies given by my right hon. and noble Friend on 7 November, and by myself on 7 December to my hon. Friend the Member for Beverley (Mr. Cran) at columns304–5. We will continue to draw on the British Overseas Trade Board's advice and guidance in directing DTI's export services and on issues affecting international trade in general.