Oral Answers to Questions — East-West Trade

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 October 1969.

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Photo of Mr William Owen Mr William Owen , Morpeth 12:00, 21 October 1969

My right hon. Friend, by long experience, knows the problems and the vital importance of East-West trade. Is he aware that, with scientific and technical progress, forward planning is vital? Is he further aware of the approach of the German Democratic Republic for a long-term trade agreement, and that such an agreement would be of considerable advantage to the export trades of these countries? May I have his encouraging support for developments in this field?