EXPORT DRIVE BY BRITAIN

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25089, 22 January 1947, Page 9

EXPORT DRIVE BY BRITAIN

VIEWS OF LORD NUFFIELD (P.A.)' WELLINGTON. January 21. “It is obvious that Britain’s great liabilities consequent upon the war hdve put export in the forefront of her national economy,” said Lord Nuffield, interviewed on his arrival at Wellington. “History records that Great Britain has met troubles in the past and has overcome them With credit. I am certain the spirit of the British people is just as strong and confident as ever before, and anyone who has lived in England thrtiughout the war and is familiar with the trials through which the country has passed will not be surprised at the discontent and change of attitude among the masses. “However, it must be realised that 50,000 strikers will create more public attention than 1,000,000 contented workers. Having regard to these facts. Great Britain is to be congratulated upon her measure of success in her export drive. “Coal and steel must in the' - end be the fundamental background in Britain’s export drive, and as it is known that these are in short supply and will be for some time to come, I can only say in this regard that the best brains of Britain are behind the Government in the adjustment of this, as well as other raw materials essential to produce the desired end.”