HC Deb 09 December 1935 vol 307 cc537-8
15. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the number of applications that have been received to date from the various firms for space for the next British Industries Fair?

Captain EUAN WALLACE (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

The number of applications for space in the forthcoming British Industries Fair which have been received to date is 2,170, for an area of 856,834 square feet.

Mr. DAY

Are any steps being taken to see that the figures and models exhibited there are made within the British Isles?

Captain WALLACE

I am afraid that has nothing whatever to do with the question on the Paper. If the hon. Member will put down another one I will answer it.

Mr. BELLENGER

Does the hon. and gallant Gentleman consider that his original answer indicates a satisfactory state of affairs?

Captain WALLACE

Yes, it is an improvement on last year.