asked the President of the Board of Trade what negotiations, whether by the United Nations organisation or this country, in conjunction with other European countries, have taken place with Indonesia regarding her co-operation in the allocation of vital raw materials.

I am not aware that any such negotiations have taken place with Indonesia, but the hon. Member will know that it is proposed to set up a number of international groups for dealing with individual raw materials of which there are world shortages, and Indonesia will no doubt be invited to cooperate in this work.