§ Mr. Hornbyasked the President of the Board of Trade what progress has been made with the plans to assist exports, foreshadowed in July, 1965, for making finance available at Bank Rate when credit is required for less than two years and is guaranteed unconditionally by the Export Credits Guarantee Department.
§ Mr. MasonI am sorry that the working out of this E.C.G.D. Scheme with the banks to assist the provision of finance for export credits has been protracted. My right hon. Friend hopes, however, to be in a position to make an announcement shortly.