§ Mr. R. Robinsonasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether, in view of the importance of increasing British exports to the United States of America, it is proposed to re-open the British pavilion at the New York World Fair?
§ Mr. R. S. HudsonThis question has been under the most careful consideration of His Majesty's Government, who necessarily had to take into account many factors including the financial implication of participation for a second year. The British Pavilion was an overwhelming success last year, and we have received strong representations from many influential quarters in the United States of America in favour of reopening. Moreover, certain financial arrangements have been suggested by the Fair authorities towards covering the cost, and subject to the satisfactory settlement of outstanding details it has been decided to reopen the Pavilion.