DEPARTMENT OF TRADE (Hansard, 20 October 1976)

HC Deb 20 October 1976 vol 917 c455W 455W

§ Mr. Biggs-Davison
asked the Prime Minister whether, now that there is a separate Department of Trade, he will take steps to restore the Board of Trade and the ancient office of President of the Board of Trade.

§ The Prime Minister
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade is also President of the Board of Trade, and the Board of Trade has not been formally abolished. I see no reason to change the title of the Department of Trade.