asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the policy of the British Export Trade Research Organisation must receive his prior approval.

The British Export Trade Research Organisation is an independent organisation. The Board of Trade is, however, consulted on its activities through regular meetings between officials.

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he takes to ensure that work being carried out by the British Export Trade Research Organisation is not duplicated by the Export Promotion Department.

Regular meetings take place between officials of the Export Promotion Department and the British Export Trade Research Organisation to secure the maximum co-operation and avoid duplication of work.

But do these meetings secure the object they have in view?

Yes, Sir.