HC Deb 08 February 1949 vol 461 cc39-40W
87. Sir P. Hannon

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the activities of the diplomatic and consular representatives of His Majesty's Government in the U.S.A. in the development and expansion of the U.S. market for British exports; if he regards the present organisation as adequate; and if further efforts will be intensified.

Mr. J. Edwards

All our diplomatic and consular representatives in the United States have express instructions that one of their most important duties is the furtherance of United kingdom exports to that market. Our representation on the commercial side has been steadily expanded since the war. As increased supplies of goods become available for exports so will there be an increasing need for such representatives and we shall continue to expand so long as this can contribute to increased sales.