§ Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade what Scottish firms exported goods to Russia in 1962; and what steps he is taking to increase trade with Russia in 1963.
§ Mr. GreenThe information asked for in the first part of the Question is not available. As to the second part, our Five Year Trade Agreement with the Soviet Union provides a framework within which trade can grow, and the Board of Trade will assist exporters interested in the Soviet market.
§ Mr. Emus Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade what recent steps he has taken to encourage the increase of exports by the Scottish engineering industry to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
§ Mr. GreenEngineering firms in Scotland as well as elsewhere are aware of the opportunities offered by the Soviet market, and I hope they will energetically pursue them.