§ Sir John Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Trace and Industry if he will make a statement about recent efforts to improve trade with Pakistan.
§ Mr. ChannonMy Department makes available through the British Overseas Trade Board a wide range of services and support to British companies wishing to export to Pakistan, including an annual subvention to the British and South Asian Trade Association—BASATA. A 25-member trade mission organised by BASATA and supported by the BOTB visited Pakistan earlier this month; and BASATA is planning a conference in May on trade opportunities in Pakistan.