§ 23. Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is satisfied that the commercial facilities at the disposal of our missions abroad are adequate to give all necessary help and advice to British businessmen; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. George ThomsonYes.
The Report of the Plowden Committee on Representational Services Overseas stressed that economic and commercial 2W work should be a first charge on the resources of the Diplomatic Service. We fully accept this and act accordingly.