HC Deb 27 March 1969 vol 780 cc356-7W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total of exports from firms in Scotland to South Africa during the most recent annual period for which figures are available.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Trade figures are compiled only for the United Kingdom as a whole.

Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the President of the Board of Trade what assistance his Department is providing to the Scottish trade mission and Scottish companies promoting Scottish products at the Rand Eastern Show in South Africa.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

The British Pavilion at the Rand Easter Show this year has been made available exclusively for the display of products of firms manufacturing in Scotland. Forty-three firms are participating and the Board of Trade is providing space and stands free of charge. The Board will also contribute towards the cost of fares of firms' representatives, the translation of sales literature, advertising under the Board's Co-operative Advertising Scheme and return freight on any unsold exhibits.

Mr. Edward M. Taylor

askd the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to assist local authorities in Scotland to take part in exhibitions and trade displays designed to encourage trade between Scotland and South Africa.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

We have no record of an approach from any local authority. Board of Trade assistance is given to firms taking part in collective displays in international trade fairs. These firms are sponsored by a nonprofit making body which is generally the appropriate trade association.