§ Mr. TAYLORasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when it is proposed to appoint an ambassador to the United Soviet Republics of Russia; and what steps are being taken to keep British manufacturers informed of the requirements of that country, more 818W especially in the matter of agricultural machinery and rolling stock for the rail and tram roads?
Mr. SAMUELAs regard the first part of the question, I have nothing to add to the answer given to the hon. and gallant Member for Central Hull (Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy) on the 23rd of February. As regards the second part, a commercial secretary is attached to the British Mission at Moscow, whose function is to keep the Department of Overseas Trade informed of any openings which may arise for British trade. I may remind the hon. Member that orders for the Soviet Union are usually placed through the various purchasing organs of the Soviet Government established in the United Kingdom and other countries.