§ Sir EDGAR JONESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the reorganisation of the staff of the Board of Trade has been delayed by the action of the Treasury; whether he is aware that this delay is causing serious concern to tie commercial community; and whether he can state the date on which the Treasury will be able to sanction the increased and reorganised staff required for the reconstruction of our trade and industry?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir, I am rot aware of the facts alleged by the hon. Member. Practically all the proposals as regards staff put forward by the Board of Trade have now been agreed to.