HC Deb 18 February 1946 vol 419 c175W
Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the President of the Board of Trade what use he is making of the Overseas Trade Development Council; and when this body was last convened or consulted.

Sir S. Cripps

The Overseas Trade Development Council last met on 24th October, 1945. In view of the announcement made by the Prime Minister on 17th December on the integration of the Department of Overseas Trade with the Board of Trade, consideration is being given to the future of the Council and its relationship with the Board of Trade.

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