HC Deb 12 November 1979 vol 973 cc409-10W
Mr. Brocklebank-Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) what proposals he has for reducing the activities of the commercial relations divisions of his Department; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what proposals he has to cut Government support for export promotion; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nott

I am reviewing a number of functions of the Department with a view to reducing Civil Service work, and shall announce the outcome as soon as possible.