§ 55. Mr. Will Owenasked the President of the Board of Trade what additional financial support he is prepared to give the Agricultural Export Council in view of its achievement over recent years, and its programme for export development into the 1970s; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MasonI am considering a submission by the council for further support. The Board of Trade has provided grants of £20,000 in 1968–69 and £15,000 in 1969–70 and will provide £10,000 in 1970–71.