§ Mr. CLOUGHasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether arrangements have now been completed for the despatch to the Far East of a British commercial mission representing North of England industries; and if he can give: its composition and its plans?
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§ Mr. KELLAWAYThe Department of Overseas Trade have been endeavouring to arrange a textile mission to the Far East on which industrial, commercial and labour interests would be represented. I am not, however, yet in a position to supply my hon. Friend with more precise information, as important questions are still under discussion in regard to the provision of the necessary funds.