§ 40. Mr. HACKINGasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he can make any statement regarding the progress made in connection with the British Industries Fair to be held in February next year?
§ Mr. GILLETTThe progress made is satisfactory. Of the increased space available this year at Olympia, namely 295,000 square feet, 95 per cent. has been applied for. The arrangements for the Cotton Textile Section at the White City are in the hands of the Joint Committee of Cotton Trade Organisations and are, I understand, being energetically pressed forward. In Birmingham only 500 square feet out of a total of 211,000 square feet is still available.
§ Mr. HACKINGCan the hon. Gentleman say what space will be available for the cotton section?
§ Mr. GILLETTI am afraid I cannot answer that question without notice.
§ Mr. HACKINGWill it be in the overhead galleries, and not in the main portion of the building?
§ Mr. GILLETTI rather think that the overhead galleries will contain a part of the exhibit.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYHas my hon. Friend considered the question of having this fair in Yorkshire?
§ Mr. GILLETTIn all these matters we are awaiting the report of the Chelmsford Committee.
Sir F. HALLHas the hon. Gentleman considered holding this fair at the Crystal Palace, which belongs to the nation?