HC Deb 08 February 1926 vol 191 cc630-1
52. Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Prime Minister whether, and if so, what effect will be given forthwith to the recommendations of the Imperial Economic Committee respecting the grant of 121,000,000 yearly to promote the sale of Empire produce in this country?

54. Mr. CAMPBELL

asked the Prime Minister when it is proposed to take action in order to give effect to the recommendations of the Imperial Economic Committee with regard to the expenditure of £1,000,000 a year which the Dominions were assured would be spent on promoting the marketing of Empire foodstuffs?

The PRIME MINISTER

I would refer my hon. Friends to the answer which I gave on Thursday last, in reply to a question by my hon. Friend the Member for Kidderminster (Mr. Wardlaw-Milne).

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Is there to be a start made with a portion of this sum by a publicity campaign in the British Press?

The PRIME MINISTER

All relevant considerations will be borne in mind.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that such an assurance was given a year ago?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes, Sir.