§ 50. Dr. Draysonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider the appointment of Food and Agricultural Attachés to those embassies where their services could be of assistance in promoting the sale of British pedigree livestock, seeds, and agricultural machinery where these would help to raise the standard of husbandry and increase agricultural production in the countries concerned.
§ Mr. R. AllanThe promotion of British exports of every nature is an integral part of the work of the Foreign Service. When necessary, the Foreign Service can and do call on expert assistance. Her Majesty's Government play their part in improving the standards of husbandry and agricultural production throughout the world through their membership of the Food and Agriculture Organisation and by technical assistance, for example under the Colombo Plan. My right hon. and learned Friend does not think that the appointments proposed are therefore required at the present time.