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Commercial Officers, Usa

Volume 463: debated on Thursday 31 March 1949

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80.

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many trade commissioners have been appointed in the United States of America since 1st September, 1948; and what are their terms of appointment.

83.

asked the President of the Board of Trade what are the names of the four trade commissioners to be appointed to direct Britain's dollar exports drive; and whether he will ensure that they will be in touch with trade associations in this country.

I assume that the hon. Members are referring to Press statements about the appointment of additional commercial staff to the Foreign Service in the United States. I hope to deal fully with this subject as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself.