§ Mr. David Howellasked the Minister of Technology what was the total direct expenditure by his Department on export promotion in 1968–69; and what is his estimate for 1969–70.
Mr. Alan WilliamsDirect expenditure by the Ministry of Technology on export promotion in 1968–69 was about £0.2 million; the estimate for 1969–70 is £0.3 million. Most expenditure on export promotion is the responsibility of the Board of Trade.