HC Deb 08 February 1940 vol 357 cc422-3W
Sir P. Hannon

asked the President of the Board of Trade the arrangements which have been made for the development of Anglo-Turkish trade; and what organisation now operates in Turkey to promote the sale of British products in Asia Minor and at the same time encourage the preparation of Turkish produce for the British market?

Mr. R. S. Hudson

A new Anglo-Turkish Trade and Payments Agreement was signed on 3rd February and will shortly be laid before the House. It consolidates the several Agreements regulating Anglo-Turkish trade which were previously in force. It is hoped that there will be a considerable development of trade between the two countries. As regards the latter part of the Question, I understand that the Turkish Government are doing everything in their power to promote Anglo-Turkish trade.