HC Deb 27 March 1939 vol 345 cc1694-5
23. Mr. Day

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the amount paid to the Travel Association of Great Britain and Ireland by way of grants from the Exchequer for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; and in what way this association at present carries on active work with the Dominions and Colonies?

Mr. Cross

The grant from the Exchequer to the Travel Association for the financial year ending 31st March, amounted to £15,000. The work of the Association is effective in the Dominions and Colonies as well as in foreign countries and includes the distribution of booklets, posters and films, participation in exhibitions such as the Canadian National Exhibition, and the use of broadcasting wherever possible.

Mr. Day

May we be informed what the cash commitments of the Government are towards this Association?

Mr. Cross

I have already said it is £15,000.

Mr. Day

That was last year.

Mr. Cross

I shall want notice of the question.

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