HC Deb 29 April 1948 vol 450 cc577-8
1. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the President of the Board of Trade what percentage of the "Board of Trade Journal" is given to advertisements.

The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Harold Wilson)

Advertisements occupy about 30 per cent. of the total space in the "Board of Trade Journal."

Air-Commodore Harvey

In view of the information which he has given, does not the President of the Board of Trade think that the amount of space is excessive in these days of shortage of newsprint?

Mr. Wilson

In the selection of advertisements we pay very close attention to those which are directed towards encouraging exports from this country.

Mr. William Shepherd

Do the publications of the Board of Trade come under the same regulations as apply to ordinary newspapers and magazines?

Mr. Wilson

There are no regulations in force about this matter. The last of them was removed in August, 1946.