HC Deb 22 June 1949 vol 466 cc28-9W
Sir R. Glyn

asked the President of the Board of Trade if it is his intention to issue any statement in regard to the prospects of developing trade with Canada as a result of his recent personal visit to that Dominion.

Mr. H. Wilson

In the final public speech of my Canadian tour given to the Periodical Publishers' Association in Toronto on 30th May, I summarised the main impressions I had gained from my tour. I gave a short talk over the B.B.C. on Friday, 3rd June, and followed this up with a public speech to the Institute of Export on Thursday, 16th June. I am now considering with my colleagues what further steps should be taken to develop our trade with Canada, and will be discussing the matter with the newly-formed Dollar Exports Board. I do not propose, therefore, to make a statement at this stage.