§ Sir P. Hannonasked the Minister of Supply whether he is in a position to assure the House that every appropriate measure is being taken, consistent with the needs of armament production, to provide for supplies of materials essential for the maintenance of British export trade?
§ Mr. BurginYes, Sir. The hon. Member has no doubt seen in the Press a statement which was sent by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade to a number of trade organisations regarding the steps which are being taken by my right hon. Friend and by me to ensure that supplies of materials are made available for the manufacture of goods for the export trade to the utmost practicable extent.