§ Mr. Moonmanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) how many posts for additional commercial staff in Her Majesty's embassies have so far been approved since devaluation; and when such persons are expected to take up their duties;
(2) how many posts for additional commercial staff in High Commission offices have so far been approved since devaluation; and when such persons are expected to take up their duties.
§ Mr. William Rodgers:None, yet, but as my right hon. Friend told the House on 11th December, instructions have been issued to all Heads of Mission to divert staff to trade promotion, if necessary at the expense of other work, wherever the demand for commercial services from United Kingdom exporters may require it.—[Vol. 756, c.19.]