HC Deb 22 August 1940 vol 364 cc1516-7W
Mr. De la Bère

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he will consider proceeding abroad to collaborate on the spot with the local representatives of the various groups of the Export Council in order that he may use his personal experience to develop outlets for British exports by contact with potential foreign buyers?

Mr. Johnstone

No, Sir. I feel that I could not combine this activity with the discharge of my duties as Minister responsible for the Department of Overseas Trade. Such a mission as is suggested would take very many months to complete, and any question of increasing the efficiency of their local representation overseas is one that I feel can best be undertaken by the Export Group themselves.

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