Mr. R. Duckworthasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether any final decision has yet been reached with regard to the representation of British interests at the Paris Exhibition when this is reopened in 1938; and whether he has any information as to which countries have definitely signified their intention of participating again on that occasion?
§ Mr. R. S. HudsonHis Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom have decided, after careful consideration, that it is not possible for them to accept the French Government's invitation to continue United Kingdom participation in 1938, and the French Government have been informed accordingly. With regard to the second part of the question, no information is yet available.