HC Deb 18 June 1986 vol 99 c567W
Sir Dudley Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what efforts are made to exploit the potential of British embassies abroad for commercial purposes where British goods are concerned; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Chalker

Where suitable facilities exist at British embassies and heads of missions residences, they can be made available for the promotion of British goods and services, through displays, exhibitions and seminars. For example, embassies and residences in Paris, Rome, Copenhagen, The Hague, Vienna and Washington are regularly used for this purpose.