§ 68. Mr. MACLEANasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether his Department has any representation, official or otherwise, at the spring and autumn fairs at Leipzig for the purpose of advising or informing British manufacturers of the prospect of developing British trade by exhibiting goods at these semi-annual trade exhibitions?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThe Department has no representative at the Leipzig Fair, but His Majesty's Consul at Leipzig is able to furnish any advice or information that may be required by prospective British exhibitors.
§ Mr. MACLEANDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think that it would help matters considerably if an expert adviser were there during some period of the year, at the Consulate in Leipzig, in order to advise on these matters?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERNo, I think not. I think that the visit of the Commercial Secretary, who is an extremely able man and knows a great deal about the subject, is perhaps much better.
§ Sir HARRY BRITTAINIs it not a fact that there is already a British section?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERYes.
§ Mr. CRAWFURDIn view of the fact that the British Consul was prepared to answer questions, would it, not be a good thing to circularise Members about the Fair some time before it takes place, so that information can be given to people if it is asked for?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI should like to consider that question, but I consider that the Leipzig Fair, like the British. Industries Fair, is extraordinarily well known by everyone who is in the least likely to be interested.