HC Deb 05 June 1934 vol 290 c763W
Mr. JOEL

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the approximate total number of visitors to the enlarged 1934 Levant Fair in Palestine; and whether there is any information as to the value of orders obtained there for British goods?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

According to a preliminary report received by the Federation of British Industries, over 250,000 persons visited the 1934 Levant Fair in Palestine during the first three weeks. With regard to the second part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 10th May to the hon. Member for Whitechapel and St. George's (Mr. Janner), to which I have as yet nothing to add.

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