§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT the officially approved trade missions that have had to postpone their visits abroad because of the reduction in financial aid to be given by his Department during 1971.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantNone of the missions that have received formal approval from B.N.E.C. by 7th April, when the announcement about the new arrangements was made, have had to be postponed. A number of sponsoring bodies, who have been in touch with B.N.E.C. about missions during 1971, have been asked to defer their proposals.