§ 23. Colonel DAYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what expenditure has been incurred in advertising the British Industries Fair?
Mr. SAMUELAs I informed the hon. and gallant Member on the 4th August last, the Government have appropriated the sum of £25,000 for advertising the British Industries Fair. It is not possible as yet to give exact figures for the actual expenditure, but I anticipate that the amount spent will be very nearly the full amount authorised.
§ Colonel DAYCan the hon. Gentleman say whether it is intended to supplement this amount later on?
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSMay I ask why public money is used to advertise one particular Fair, which only covers a part of British industries?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is not the question before, the House.