HC Deb 20 February 1934 vol 286 c170
37. Mr. WILLS

asked 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. HANNON

Is the Minister aware that 100 hon. Members of this House have accepted invitations to visit Birmingham next Monday?

Mr. WILLS

Can the Minister say how the fair is progressing?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

I 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. THORNE

In 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?

HON. MEMBERS

Saturday.