§ 32. Mr. Elwyn Jonesasked the President of the Board of Trade what are the proposals of Her Majesty's Government for increasing the volume of British trade with Poland and for providing long-term credits to that country.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithA framework for trade during the three years 1957–59 was agreed in Warsaw last December. At the same time detailed arrangements were made for mutual trade in 1957. The facilities arranged will, if fully used, result in a substantial increase of trade both ways.
As regards the second part of the Question, I have no reason to doubt that our exporters, with the cover, if they require it, of the Export Credits Guarantee Department, will be able to finance their trade with Poland on a satisfactory basis.