HC Deb 15 February 1951 vol 484 cc597-8
24. Mr. Gammans

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he proposes to make amendments to the advertisement prepared by the British Travel Centre in New York until the power cuts are no longer operative, and the meat ration has been increased.

Mr. H. Wilson

No, Sir. I do not propose to interfere with the publicity in the United States of the British Travel and Holidays Association.

Mr. Gammans

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that the advertisement referred to in my Question says that this country is abounding in comfort and food, including famous British delicacies, and that if visitors come here they will find a gala spirit in the air? Further, will the right hon. Gentleman tell the House where we can find these famous delicacies, and whether the gala spirit in the air is on the other side of the House?

Mr. Wilson

All the overseas visitors to this country whom I have met do not share the jaundiced views of the hon. Member.

Sir Herbert Williams

Will the right hon. Gentleman tell us how American visitors will be able to get Colchester oysters during the close season?

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