§ Mr. Oakesasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) if he will hold discussions with the Uruguayan Government, as a matter of urgency, to preserve British exports to that country now threatened by the ban on imported meat;
(2) if he will hold discussions with the Argentine Government, as a matter of urgency, to preserve British exports to that country now threatened by the ban on imported meat.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe Argentine and Uruguayan Governments have shown understanding of our difficulties resulting from the foot and mouth epidemic, and I have no reason to think that exports generally will be materially affected because of the measures which we have had to take and which apply equally to imports from most other countries. Her Majesty's Government have been and will continue to be in close touch with the Argentine and Uruguayan Governments about all aspects of the problems which arise.