§ 37. Mr. WILLSasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department if he will issue invitations to Members of Parliament for the British Industries Fair?
§ Lieut.-Colonel J. COLVILLE (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)Arrangements have been made ensuring that a Member of Parliament on presenting at any entrance to the Fair the card of invitation already sent to him will, on payment of 2s., receive in exchange a season ticket giving admission to the Fair daily at all hours and for the period during which the Fair is open either to the public or to trade buyers.
§ Mr. HANNONIs the Minister aware that 100 hon. Members of this House have accepted invitations to visit Birmingham next Monday?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEI understand that a large number of hon. Members are to visit Birmingham. The indications are that in every section of the fair good business is being done and a large number of buyers are attending.
§ Mr. THORNEIn consequence of the statement that 100 Members of this House have accepted an invitation to visit Birmingham, will the Government give a guarantee that they will be able to keep a House?