§ 56. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent our exports to Egypt have declined in recent months ; what are the causes of the decline ; and what steps he is taking to improve trade with Egypt.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftThe decline is due to causes which are well known to the House, and this is not a time when I would expect an improvement of trade with Egypt.