§ 16. Mr. Lewisasked the President of the Board of Trade what recent action he has taken to improve and extend British trade; and what action he proposes to take to increase trade and commerce in the next six months.
§ Sir D. EcclesIn the first half of this year the total of our export trade has risen by 6 per cent. in value and 3 per cent. in volume. Whether or not these increases can be attributed in part to the activities of my Department, I leave to the hon. Gentleman to judge. Our efforts will continue unabated.