HC Deb 24 June 1925 vol 185 cc1550-1W
Mr. BECKETT

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what steps, if any, are being taken to increase the attendance at the British Empire Exhibition; and if he is now prepared to consider Sunday opening and lower charges for admission?

Sir B. CHADWICK

As was stated by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Department of Overseas Trade, in reply to a question asked on the 22nd June by the hon. and Gallant Member for Southwark (Colonel Day), the prices of combined rail and admission tickets and of combined omnibus and tramway admission tickets have since Monday last been reduced considerably. The British Empire Exhibition authorities are considering very carefully whether any further steps can be taken to increase attendance at the exhibition. With regard to Sunday opening, it has already been explained to the House on more than one occasion that legislation would be necessary to make it possible.

Mr. BECKETT

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what steps, if any, he is taking to lower the prices for entertainments and amusements at Wembley, and thus increase attendance?

Mr. SAMUEL

I am informed by the British Empire Exhibition authorities that they have no reason to suppose that the concessionnaires for the various entertainments in the amusements park do not bear in mind the importance of keeping prices as low as practicable, with a view to attracting the largest possible attendance.