12. Mr. Tartanasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what further steps he has taken to increase the trade of this country with Australia and Canada, respectively.
§ Mr. du CannAs regards Australia, our trade promotion campaign is proceeding according to plan. As regards Canada, I would refer to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Chigwell (Mr. Biggs-Davison) on 12th March when my right hon. Friend referred to his recent valuable talks with Mr. Mitchell Sharp who had emphasised the excellent opportunities for British exporters in the growing Canadian import market. Arrangements to replace the Western Hemisphere Export Council will be announced shortly and special provision will be made for trade with Canada.