§ 34. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what progress is being made with the organisation of the British industries Fair; and whether his department is satisfied that the campaign of publicity undertaken by the Government overseas will have the desired effect in increasing the number of buyers likely to visit the fair?
Mr. SAMUELThe organisation of the British industries Fair both in London and Birmingham is now practically complete, and I have every reason to hope that both sections will be thoroughly successful. As regards the second part of the question, the number of enquiries received both by my Department and by its overseas officers indicate that the publicity campaign overseas, which was undertaken by the Government, has greatly stimulated interest in the Fair among foreign buyers.
§ Sir FREDRIC WISECan the hon. Gentleman say what the cost will be of running the Fair this year?
Mr. SAMUELI could not say offhand. There will be a Vote put down in the near future, when I will give all the information that I can if my hon. Friend likes to raise the question.
Lieut.-Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALLIs it not a fact that the Government have already guaranteed a specific amount and will the hon. Gentleman say what that amount is?
Mr. SAMUELI think I must have notice of that, as it is a specific question. I should not like to mislead the House.