British Commercial Attaches: Central And Eastern Europe The Earl of Carlisle asked Her Majesty's Government:What steps they are taking to improve the links the Department for International Development has established between themselves and the Commercial Attaches in British embassies in central and eastern Europe. [HL3515] Baroness Amos The Department for International Development works closely with our embassies in all countries in the promotion of its objectives. This includes contact with the Commercial Attaches where appropriate.