§ 34. Mr. du Cannasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is satisfied with the response of British manufacturers to the facilities offered by the Design Centre.
§ Sir D. EcclesYes, Sir. There is convincing evidence that manufacturers are placing an increasing value on the work which the Council does. At the same time there is plenty of room for more support from industry.
§ Mr. du CannCould my right hon. Friend say by how much receipts have risen since the establishment of the Centre?
§ Sir D. EcclesReceipts have risen from £20,000 in the year 1954–5 to £53,800 last year.
§ 35. Mr. du Cannasked the President of the Board of Trade in how many exhibitions overseas the Design Centre participated in 1958 and is participating in 1959; and in which places such participation has taken or is taking place.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe Council of Industrial Design gave advice about overseas exhibits on five occasions in 1958 and will do so on fourteen such occasions in 1959. The Council's help is most valuable and much appreciated.
§ Mr. du CannDoes my right hon. Friend feel that participation in these overseas exhibitions is of real help in the promotion of the export drive?
§ Sir D. EcclesYes, I am sure it is, but we have to be careful that the right kind of goods are exhibited.