§ 31. Mr. SMITHERSasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether the representatives of the Soviet Government have been invited to the British Industries Fair; and, if so, have the invitations been accepted?
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part, I have so far received no intimation as to whether representatives of the Soviet will attend the Fair. The invitations issued do not ask for an answer.
Viscountess ASTORWill the hon. Gentleman do everything he can to encourage them to come so as to buy British goods?
§ Mr. SMITHWe have already issued invitations and done everything possible to get as many visitors as we can.