§ 34. Mr. Durantasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will examine the status of the commercial attachés in United Kingdom embassies and high commissions with a view to increasing their assistance to firms and companies in the export field.
§ Mr. HurdThe number and grading of our commercial staff overseas are examined regularly by the Diplomatic Service inspectors. Commercial work remains a main charge on the Diplomatic Service. We believe that the status of our commercial staff overseas is generally about right to meet the needs of British exporters.