§ Mr. Higgsasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what was the approximate percentage of the total value of the export trade of this country done by merchants in 1938.
§ Mr. JohnstoneI regret that no official figures are available to provide the information asked for.
§ Sir L. Lyleasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what steps he is now taking to revive the export of proprietary and branded goods with a view to preserving the overseas goodwill in such goods before it is too late.
§ Mr. JohnstoneThe export of proprietary and branded goods is subject to export control in the same way as other goods. As relaxations in export control are increased proprietary and branded goods will, it is hoped, share proportionately in the relaxations.