§ 45. Mr. Hutchinsonasked the Prime Minister what representations have been received from the United States Government by His Majesty's Government that further measures should be taken to prevent the export of warlike materials from Hong Kong to Communist China; and what further measures have been adopted or are in contemplation by His Majesty's Government.
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§ The Prime MinisterI would ask the hon. and learned Member to await the detailed statement by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade at the end of Questions which will cover the points he has raised.
§ 46. Mr. Blackburnasked the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to co-ordinate the policies of the Foreign Secretary, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Supply and the President of the Board of Trade, with relation to the export of strategic materials to China.
§ The Prime MinisterQuestions of policy relating to the export of strategic materials to any destination are considered by Ministers at meetings at which all the Ministers to whom the hon. Member refers are normally present. In addition, full and continuous co-ordination between Departments is secured by means of a committee of officials which meets at frequent intervals.