The Government is not likely to ignore the resolution passed the Associated Chambers of Commerce, in London a few days sg0, urging it to take immediate steps to create a Ministry of Commerce, with a seat in the Cabinet, to be aided by permanent advisory council, with the Dominions and the India Office represented. Meanwhile the reports issued by the Foreign Office contain the old precept for British manufacturers—that they should adopt German. methods in their dealings with markets abroad; that they should choose representatives who spe foreign languages; correspond the prospective buyer's language find out the kind of goods wanted, not the kind that ought to be wanted; and give prices, weights and measures in the particular lo to the country they are into business with. This advice, although good. is hoary with age and its reiteration abrades the nerves. The first step to reform is a Minister of Commerce, with a policy and personality big enough to overcome the apathy, self-sufficiency and jealousies that operate against general development.
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