HC Deb 10 November 1930 vol 244 cc1307-8
40. Mr. HACKING

asked 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. GILLETT

The 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. HACKING

Can the hon. Gentleman say what space will be available for the cotton section?

Mr. GILLETT

I am afraid I cannot answer that question without notice.

Mr. HACKING

Will it be in the overhead galleries, and not in the main portion of the building?

Mr. GILLETT

I rather think that the overhead galleries will contain a part of the exhibit.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Has my hon. Friend considered the question of having this fair in Yorkshire?

Mr. GILLETT

In all these matters we are awaiting the report of the Chelmsford Committee.

Sir F. HALL

Has the hon. Gentleman considered holding this fair at the Crystal Palace, which belongs to the nation?

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