§ Sir R. Russellasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will publish an addendum to the document No. R. 5155, entitled Commonwealth Preference, issued by the Central Office of Information in August, 1961, showing any changes of preferences or other relevant questions which have occurred since then, including any agreements made between Commonwealth countries and between foreign countries.
§ Mr. JayThis series is primarily intended for distribution abroad by the Information Officers in our Embassies and High Commissions. In view of the publication in June of this year of "The Pattern of Commonwealth Trade" (R.5494/66), I see no need for an addendum to the earlier publication.
§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the President of the Board of Trade which organisations and individuals, respectively, have made representations to his Department calling for the continuance of Common-wealth preference for South Africa; and what replies he has made.
§ Mr. JayDuring the last week or so I have had such representations from three firms and twelve individuals.
These correspondents are being reminded that the Government have repeatedly said that they do not intend to rescind our bilateral Trade Agreement with South Africa, which governs the preferential arrangements both ways.