HC Deb 28 July 1936 vol 315 c1290
9. Mr. VYVYAN ADAMS

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Council for Art and Industry have been approached by any manufacturers for guidance in the design or designers of souvenirs and similar objects to commemorate the forthcoming Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VIII; what assistance has the council given; and whether the council has made any approach to manufacturers with a view to improving on the standard of design achieved on former occasions?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The reply to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the remaining parts, the Council for Art and Industry have recently offered the organisations representing the industries mainly concerned their co-operation in any steps that may be taken to improve the design of these articles.

Mr. ADAMS

Has anything resulted yet from that offer?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The offer has not yet been accepted, but I have no doubt that some advantage will be gained by this collaboration.