§ 82. Mrs. Renée Shortasked the President of the Board of Trade what proposals he now has to increase the levels of British exports to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the Comecon countries.
§ Mr. JayOur exports to these countries in the first two months of this year are markedly higher than a year ago. I shall continue in the course of negotiations and frequent consultations with the U.S.S.R. and other members of COMECON to seek increased opportunities for British exports. In particular, I expect to have an early opportunity of discussions with the Soviet Minister of Foreign Trade to follow up the matters raised during Mr. Kosygin's recent visit.