§ 25. Mr. HEPWORTHasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether his attention has been called to the proposed British trade exhibition 187 train to tour Victoria during the centenary celebrations; and what steps are being taken to secure adequate representation of British staple industries on this train?
§ Lieut.-Colonel J. COLVILLE (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The Department of Overseas Trade is co-operating with the London office of the Australian Association of British Manufacturers with a view to bringing this project to the attention of United Kingdom manufacturers, and His Majesty's Trade Commissioner at Melbourne, who is now on an official tour in this country, is also drawing the attention of manufacturers to the possibilities presented by the exhibition train whenever a suitable opportunity occurs.
§ Mr. HANNONWill any financial assistance be given by the Government to this admirable project?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEThat question has not yet been raised.