HC Deb 16 March 1925 vol 181 c1838
25. Captain GARRO-JONES

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department if he will define exactly his power of control over the management of the British Empire Exhibition?

Mr. SAMUEL

The powers of the Board of Trade in connection with the British Empire Exhibition are laid down in the British Empire Exhibition (Guarantee) Act, 1920, to which I would refer the hon. Member.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Can the hon. Gentleman say to what extent he has control, in view of the fact that the Board of Trade has to approve of the appointment of the general manager? Is it for a long or a short period?

Mr. SAMUEL

The hon. and gallant Member will find it all set out in full detail in the Act of 1920, and I will send him a copy of it.

Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

Would it not be almost impossible for any Government Department to manage an exhibition of this kind?

Mr. SAMUEL

I think it would.

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