HC Deb 23 February 1954 vol 524 c14W
Commander Scott-Miller

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the extensive development projects which the Government of the Union of Burma are considering, he will propose a visit by an industrial delegation to Burma to examine what contribution British industry can make to this development.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

Yes. I have decided to send a small delegation of prominent industrialists to Burma in March. The Government of the Union of Burma have said that they would welcome such a delegation and I am glad to say that Lord Burghley has accepted my invitation to lead it. The delegation's main concern will be with the Burmese Government's long-term plans for developing the resources of the country.