§ Mr. FIELDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is intended to open a branch of the Overseas Department of the Board of Trade in Dublin; and whether he is aware that the Dublin Chamber of Commerce request that such a branch shall be established in the Irish capital?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe question of opening branches of the Department of Overseas Trade (Development and Intelligence) in a few centres outside London has been engaging my attention, but it has not proved practicable to proceed with the matter at present. If, however, it is decided to set up such branches, the representations of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce will have full consideration.