HC Deb 10 July 1946 vol 425 c91W
111. Mr. W. Shepherd

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his Department has renewed, or is intending to renew, the service of collecting inquiries for British goods in overseas markets, and transmitting such inquiries to trade organisations in this country.

Mr. Marquand:

Yes, Sir. It is a normal practice of overseas officers both in foreign and in Empire countries to report opportunities for the sale of United Kingdom goods in their territories. It is the intention of His Majesty's Government to do all they can to extend and intensify this practice. These reports are brought to the notice of the appropriate trade organisations or to United Kingdom firms likely to be in a position to supply.