§ Mr. John Fraserasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the discussions he is having about the establishment of an exhibition centre for industry at Crystal Palace.
§ Mr. DarlingAs was announced on 3rd August, 1967, it is unlikely that a viable scheme for a National Exhibition Centre can be brought into operation on the Crystal Palace site.
My noble friend the Minister of State has been studying the problem of finding a suitable site with the assistance of a committee including representatives of commerce and industrial bodies, the Greater London Council and Government Departments. I hope soon to be able to announce a decision on whether or not the Government feel able to go ahead with the construction of a National Exhibition Centre.