§ 7. Sir A. BUTTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether His Majesty's Government are taking any part in the Paris Exhibition of 1923; whether the British Pavilion is being paid for by His Majesty's Government; and, if so, whether he can state the amount it is proposed to spend?
§ Mr. A. M. SAMUEL (Secretary Overseas Trade Department)Yes. His Majesty's Government are taking part in the Paris Exhibition of 1925. The cost of the British Pavilion is included in the total expenditure estimated to amount to £62,500. It is expected that that amount will be reduced by a sum of approximately £12,500 which will probably be obtained from exhibitors and concession- 1095 aires in the British section and from proceeds of sales at the end of the exhibition.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWill this matter come before Parliament except in the Estimates? Will you have to seek authorisation to spend this money?
§ Mr. SAMUELNo, Sir. I think it will be taken in the Estimates, and the hon. and gallant Gentleman will then have an opportunity of raising the question.
§ Mr. MACKINDERWhat method is being adopted to bring this scheme before the various producers with a view to their being represented?
§ Mr. SAMUELWe shall do everything in our power. If my hon. Friend can suggest anything helpful we shall be glad to know of it.