HC Deb 26 July 1962 vol 663 cc170-1W
32. Mr. Eden

asked the President of the Board of Trade what assistance his Department gave to the Federation of British Horticultural Exporters at the Floralies exhibition held at Valenciennes in May of this year; and to what extent his Department benefited as a result of the success of the British exhibit.

Mr. Erroll

The Board of Trade spent approximately £11,500 on space rent, stand construction and other incidental costs. I am glad to say that the main floral exhibit won aGrand Prix d'Honneur, that several other exhibits won awards, and that most of the exhibitors of equipment and sundries have reported themselves satisfied with the effect of participation on their sales in France.