§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department if he can make any further statement as to the proportion of space which has now been booked in the British Pavilion at the forthcoming Levant Fair at Tel-Aviv; and whether any steps are being taken to bring to the notice of those visiting the present British Industries Fair the existence of this opportunity to increase British trade in the Near East?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEDetailed information as to bookings in the British Pavilion, for which the Federation of British Industries is responsible, is still awaited from Tel-Aviv. I am informed, however, that at least 90 per cent. of the space in the pavilion has been definitely rented, and it is estimated that more than 150 United Kingdom firms will be represented. As regards the second part of the question, I am informed that the Federation of British Industries, which has an information bureau at Olympia, is taking all possible steps by postal canvassing and otherwise to make firms acquainted with the opportunity offered by the Tel-Aviv Fair, and that many firms are taking the opportunity764W provided by the British Industries Fair to interview representatives of the federation on the question of participation at Tel-Aviv.