§ 21. Mr. WISEasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department why in certain cases rebate on the cost of stands or space was offered to any firms, or association of firms, or trade organisations, in order to induce them to exhibit at the British Industries Fair?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)No firms or trade organisations are offered a rebate in order to induce them to exhibit at the British Industries Fair. Rebates, commensurate with the services rendered by them to the Department are, however, granted to advertising agents and trade organisations or their agents who undertake to arrange for their clients or members to exhibit at the fair and by so doing relieve the Department of certain work and the consequent expenditure.