§ Mr. David Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Trade when he intends to reply to the letter sent on 15th September by the managing director of an exporting company seeking his support for an export order; and when he will reply to the letter from the hon. Member for Basingstoke dated 10th October 1975 on the same subject.
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§ Mr. DeakinsOral advice on the question, about policy on trade, was conveyed by officials to the company before its director's negotiations in the country concerned. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade has now confirmed that advice in a written reply.