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'File 10/8 Overseas trade enquiries' [‎109r] (218/495)

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The record is made up of 1 file (249 Folios). It was created in 23 Jul 1929-29 Nov 1934. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Finally should "be made any suggestions, not already
ipade or implied, as to measures which are deemed likely to
make greater appeal to (a) the trader and ID) the "buying public
(4) P6Qaibilities of increased comyetition*
Where there are indications of an increasing local
production or where any competing country appears t o "be
developing a growing strength in attack on the market, these
points should he mentionedo
5» Opening up trade relations.
The information furnished under the ahove headings
will he of interest ma Itily to firms who have already gained
a footing in the market.
lot,
D.O.T/r .I.O.
1. Extent of the market, and its sources of supply.
Under this heading the report should deal with the
present scope and importance of the trade, and the extent I d
which it is supply "by:-
(a) Local production.
(hi Imports of British goods.
(c) Imports of other foreign goods.
(Statistics of imports need not he given where these
are known to he available at the Department)«
2* Possjollities of an increased British trade.
The two main subdivisions under this heading should "be
(a) the possiblity of an increasejo..' British imports
owing to a general growth in the demand ^a factor offering
opportunity to all the supplying countries.
(h) the possibility of United Kingdom traders securing, at
the expense of competitors, a larger share in theexisting
trade®
The points to he covered under (h) may vary with
circumstances, "but should generally include
(1) A survey of the trading methods general to tu^ market,
e.g. Direct importation from manufacturers oinCairect
importation through merchant firms or other ^intermedia
ries; representation by local agents and the "basis on
which the latter work, e.go, on commission or purchasing;
the usual rate of commission payable to commission agents
should be stated; usual terms of payment; most favoured
method of quoting, i.e®, Coi.f# destination or f.o.b. port
of supplying country, etc«
(2) Any special features of the sales methods adopted by
the most successful competitors, e.g. representation,
service, advertising, etc.
(3) Reasons, other than salesmanship, for
the popularity of their goods, e.g. quality, price,
appeal to local tastes,distinctive packing, etc.
(3) Suggestions for popularising British goods.
Under this aeading should first be stated the degree of
willingness shown by United Kingdom exporters to fall in
with 2* (b) (l); following which should be given a
comparison between British methods and goods and those
dealt with under 2. (b) (2) and (3).

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Correspondence between the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and customs officials in Bahrain, and United Kingdom companies relating to trade in Bahrain. The file includes papers concerning an upsurge in orders for bicycles in Bahrain, 1929. Other commodities covered include mother of pearl and the pearl trade, Lingah shells (known in European markets as 'Bombay shells'), bedsteads, margarine and related products, electric generating sets and motor engines for motor launches, cloth, cotton, silks, machine tools, condensed milk and chocolate, biscuits, sharks' skins, locks, sport goods, scotch whisky and a proposal for a golf course. The objective was to increase the volume and range of trade carried on in Bahrain by British firms. The papers also include reports, and correspondence with local companies in Bahrain.

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1 file (249 Folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: The system of foliation in use appears in a circle in the top right-hand corner of each folio. The file is also foliated 1-15, 19-256 (uncircled).

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English in Latin script
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