HC Deb 08 April 1948 vol 449 c25W
33. Mr. Elwyn Jones

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken to promote trade between the United Kingdom and Manchuria in view of the existence of exportable surpluses of soya beans and other products in Manchuria.

Mr. H. Wilson

Owing to the disturbed state of Manchuria it is not at present practicable to take special steps to develop trade with the United Kingdom. Some purchases of soya beans have been made, but for the reason given shipment is proving difficult.