§ 4. Mr. Pageasked the President of the Board of Trade at what annual rate exports from Great Britain to the Union of South Africa are now running for this year; and how that rate compares with the exports to the Union during 1955.
§ Mr. P. Thorneycroft£156 million, compared with £167 million in the year 1955.
§ 5. Mr. Pageasked the President of the Board of Trade what trade promotion
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