HC Deb 01 December 1930 vol 245 cc1776-7
52. Mr. HORRABIN

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether the British Government is taking any part in the French Colonial Exhibition, 1931; and, if so, if he can indicate the extent of such participation?

Mr. GILLETT

His Majesty's Government are participating in this exhibition to the extent of having taken 8,000 square feet of space.

Mr. HORRABIN

Will the hon. Member consider withdrawing the British exhibit as a protest against, the use of conscript labour in all the French colonies

Mr. GILLETT

I am afraid that we can hardly decide that we will not take part in the exhibition on that ground.

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