§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department how many trade commissioners have had practical experience of trade to the extent of being engaged in it before they were appointed to their present positions; and what proportion this number holds to the entire total?
§ Mr. GILLETTOf the total of 19 trade commissioners, 11 (i.e. 58 per cent.) have had trade or business experience before appointment.