The Archive · 1939

British Trade Mission

Arrives in Warsaw — Question of Raw Materials From British Colonies

Warsaw, Mar. 19. r. R. S. Hudson, the British Secretary for Overseas Trade, Mr F. T. A. Ashton-Gwatkin, of the British Foreign Office, and Sir Peter Quentin, Comptroller of Overseas Trade, arrived here today.

They were met by the Polish Vice-Minister for Trade, and the British Ambassador, Sir Howard William Kennard.

The forthcoming discussions, it is understood, will include the question of export credit guarantees.

Mr. Hudson, it is learned, will also discuss arrangements for obtaining for Poland easier access to raw materials from the British colonies Mr. Hudson will see Colonel Joseph Beck, Polish Foreign Minister, this morning.—Reuter.

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