HC Deb 27 April 1931 vol 251 c1362
43. Mr. WHITE

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department if it is his intention to initiate a scheme of national trade propaganda overseas, on the lines of the Empire Marketing Board?

Mr. GILLETT

There are no funds at my disposal which would enable me to initiate a scheme of the kind suggested. A small interdepartmental committee is, however, examining the means for co-ordinating the activities of the various Departments interested in this question within the limits of their available resources.

Mr. MILLS

Have not the Empire Marketing Board, according to their title, the power to advertise in the Dominions as well as in this country?

Mr. GILLETT

I think that is so.

Mr. MILLS

Have any steps been taken to make that propaganda effective in other countries?

Mr. GILLETT

A question should be put down on that subject.