§ 34. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what has been the loss to date on the series of British industries fairs, inclusive and exclusive, respectively, of the grants from public funds for publicity expenditure?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Sir Burton Chadwick)The loss on the series of British industries fairs from 1915 to 1927 is £9,500. Grants have also been provided from public funds in the last two years for publicity expenditure totalling £46,000.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSHaving regard to the need for public economy, will the hon. Gentleman consider transferring the matter to a competent outside organiser?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKIt might interest the hon. Member to know that the home buyers attending the exhibition in 1922 were 49,000, whereas in 1926 they were 73,000.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIs the hon. Gentleman aware that many persons, including myself, can attract that number of buyers to an exhibition?
§ 35. Mr. WILLIAMSalso asked whether the charge on the British Industries Fair of £3,000 in respect of overhead expenses was arrived at after a careful analysis of such expenses?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKYes, Sir.