HC Deb 05 July 1962 vol 662 cc75-6W
Mr. Milne

asked the President of the Board of Trade What response there has been from industrial firms to the "Gateway to Britain Weeks" which are being sponsored by his Department, with particular reference to those to be held in Bergen and Stavanger in September.

Mr. Erroll

The "Gateway to Britain Weeks" (19th to 30th September, 1962) in Bergen and Stavanger are being sponsored by municipal and other authorities in the North-East of England, and New- and meat products between this country and European Economic Community countries, respectively.

Mr. Erroll

Following is the information:

castle in particular, and not by the Board of Trade. The "Gateway" of their title refers to this area, and I do not know of any other Weeks being organised under this name.

So far as I am aware, both British firms and local stores have co-operated well to ensure that the stores will be well stocked with British goods during the Weeks and will make special displays. On this basis the Board of Trade is supporting the organisers by providing display materials and paying for some of the publicity and entertainment.