§ 23. Mr. John E. Haireasked the Minister of Supply if, in order to increase sales of British cars in the United States, he will consult with the motor trade with 17 a view to transporting the recent motor show to America for exhibition in the leading cities.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussYes, Sir; but preliminary inquiries suggest that this is unlikely to be practicable.
§ Mr. HaireDoes not my right hon. Friend still retain considerable influence with the motor industry and will he not encourage them to see that very considerable free publicity would result from such an expedition to the leading States of America, quite apart from the fact that there would be no difficulty in selling the cars at the show?
§ Mr. StraussThat is being considered by the motor industry, but there are very real difficulties and I am doubtful if, at the end, it will be found possible to do this.
§ Mr. StraussThe difficulty of obtaining an appropriate hall, the difficulty of expenditure—which is a particular difficulty—and there are many others.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyIf one of the difficulties is that of shipping, will the right hon. Gentleman see whether he can get an aircraft carrier to take the whole show over?