§ 79. Brigadier Raynerasked the Lord Privy Seal what reminders of the history and the present-day efficiency of our Armed Forces are provided at the Festival of Britain Exhibition on the South Bank.
§ Mr. StokesAppropriate reminders of the efficiency and constructive role of the Armed Forces have been provided at the South Bank Exhibition by the Bailey bridge put up by Army engineers with Army material and by the display of the latest naval and R.A.F. gas turbine vessels and aircraft. The Festival of Britain is intended primarily to display achievements in the Arts and Sciences.
§ 80. Brigadier Medlicottasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement of the revenue and expenditure at the South Bank Festival Exhibition since the opening date, including interest on the capital outlay.
§ Mr. StokesThe takings from admissions up to last Saturday were about £800,000 and management and maintenance costs about £250,000. The Festival Office do not pay interest on the capital outlay.