§ Mr. FabricantTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when he next plans to visit the far east to discuss bilateral trade; and if he will make a statement. [546]
§ Mr. LangMembers of the Government have been regular visitors to the far east in support of our exporters, and to encourage further trade and investment with this dynamic region. I have visited the region three times this year accompanied by more than 200 British business men. I have no further plans to visit in the immediate future on matters of bilateral trade, although I shall lead the UK Delegation to the Singapore ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation in December.