HC Deb 19 November 1953 vol 520 cc1888-9
23. Miss Burton

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the work done by the British Standards Institution is suffering because of the lack of funds available for a suitable publicity campaign; and if he will consider the possibility of a larger grant for this purpose.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

We are at present considering the future grant-in-aid to the Institution and this review will cover the question of publicity.

Miss Burton

Is the Minister aware that I am very glad to have a chance to pay my tribute to the Institution? It is their terms of reference to which I object, not their working. Is the right hon. Gentleman further aware that their work would be much better publicised if they had a little more money available?

Mr. Nicholson

If this means that the larger part of the Institution's income will come from the grant-in-aid, is it not right that their finances should come under the purview of this House?