§ 43. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the British Week being held in Amsterdam in the week of 11th May where there is a growing market for British exports; what are his plans to take advantage of this to encourage trade between Holland and north-east Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JayI spent several days in Amsterdam during the British Week which was held there from 14th to 23rd May. This highly successful operation248W has, I am sure, opened up fresh opportunities for our trade with the Netherlands, and Her Majesty's Government intend to give all possible encouragement to British firms, including those in northeast Scotland, to exploit these opportunities to the full.