HC Deb 05 July 1973 vol 859 cc177-8W
49. Mr. Sydney Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the various Departments and Ministries in promoting exports and providing facilities to exporters.

Sir G. Howe

Yes. The direction and co-ordination of all official services in support of the export activities of United Kingdom firms is the responsibility of the British Overseas Trade Board of which I am President, and on which my Department, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Export Credits Guarantee Department are all represented.