HC Deb 15 May 1957 vol 570 c37W
Mr. Grimond

asked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from the Federation of British Industries and other trade associations concerning the United States proposals for a tightening of the controls on trade with the Soviet bloc as a condition of freeing certain items for export to China; and what action he intends to take on the Federation's proposals.

Sir D. Eccles:

Several associations of traders have urged the rejection of proposals in this sense, and the hon. Member may rest assured that we shall give full weight to their views.