§ Mr. BOOTHBYasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department why no discussion has taken place between representatives of His Majesty's Government and the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics with a view to increasing the trade in cured herring; and whether he will take early action in this connection?
§ Mr. GILLETTIt is customary for discussions to take place direct between the British exporter and the representa-722W tives of the Soviet. Government. It is not considered that there would be any advantage in introducing a change such as suggested by the hon. Member.