HC Deb 23 April 1934 vol 288 cc1361-2
20. Mr. JANNER

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he has any information to show that the British official pavilion at the Levant Fair, Tel Aviv, will be ready by the opening date of this fair on 26th April; what is the total number of British firms which will be represented at this fair; and what arrangements have been made to deal with applications for space in excess of that available in the official pavilion?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

I understand from the Federation of British Industries, which is responsible for its organisation, that it is confidently anticipated that the British pavilion will be ready by the opening day; that according to the latest information available, 164 United Kingdom firms will be represented; and that, in the event of space not being available for late applicants in the British pavilion, the fair authorities will find room for them in adjacent buildings.

37. Mr. JANNER

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made in respect of the erection of an aerodrome in or in the neighbourhood of Tel Aviv; and what facilities are being provided for air transport to the Levant Fair?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)

I am informed by the High Commissioner for Palestine that arrangements are being made for the establishment of a temporary aerodrome near Lydda, which it is hoped will be ready for use when the Levant Fair opens on the 26th April.