§ Mr. MILLSasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether his attention has been drawn to the growing need of efficient Consular representation abroad; and whether the present rules provide for regular bulletins of commercial and industrial movements?
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§ Mr. GILLETTAs regards the first part of the question, I have been giving the matter close and careful consideration; the service is distributed in order to further British interests abroad to the greatest advantage; new posts are created when need arises, while unnecessary posts are closed down. As regards the second part of the question, Consular officers have standing instructions to furnish reports on commercial and industrial movements without delay.