HC Deb 06 February 1967 vol 740 cc240-53W
Mr. Haseldine

asked the President of the Board of Trade at what international exhibitions Great Britain will be represented through the Central Office of Information during 1967.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

The Central Office of Information does not represent Great Britain at these events. It carries out design and production work for and provides management staff to supervise the installation and maintenance of the structural display and other features of the British section. The provisional list of events for 1967 in which the C.O.I. is so involved is as follows:

Place Event Dates Participation
Cologne Household Goods and Hardware Fair 23–26 Official Information Stand and Joint Ventures with:
(i) U.K. Cutlery and Silverware Association
(ii) Federation of British Hand Tool Manufacturers
(iii) Hardware Manufacturers' Association
(iv) British Art Metal Manufacturers' Export Group
(v) British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers' Association
(vi) The Federation of British Horticultural Exporters
Offenbach International Leather Goods Fair 25 Feb.–2 Mar. Joint Venture with: The National Leather Goods and Saddlery Manufacturers' Association
Lyons International Trade Fair 25 Feb.–6 Mar. An Information Stand and a British Section Joint Venture with: The Business Equipment Trades' Association
Frankfurt International Spring Fair 26 Feb.–2 Mar. Joint Ventures with:
(i) The British Stationery and Office Equipment Association
(ii) The Pianoforte Manufacturers' Association
(iii) The Federation of British Carpet Manufacturers
Tripoli International Trade Fair 28 Feb.–20 Mar. British Pavilion
MARCH, 1967
Stuttgart International Trade Fair for Oil and Gas Firing (INTHERM) 1–5 Joint Venture with: The British Oil Burners Manufacturers' Association
New York International Toy Fair 5–10 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The British Toy Manufacturers' Association
(ii) The British Cycle and Motor Cycle Industries Association Ltd.
Utrecht Royal Netherlands Industries Spring Fair 6–14 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Society of British Gas Industries
(ii) The Building Materials Export Group
(iii) The Engineering and Building Centre Birmingham
Paris International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition 7–12 Joint Venture with: The Agricultural Engineers' Association
Geneva International Motor Exhibition 9–19 Joint Venture with: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Toronto National Sportsmen's Show 10–18 Joint Venture with: The British Cycle and Motor Cycle Industries' Association Ltd.
Dusseldorf International Fashion and Sales Week (IGEDO) 12–15 Possible Joint Venture with: The Clothing Export Council
Verona International Agricultural Fair 12–20 Joint Venture with: The British Agricultural Export Council
Los Angeles Western Metal and Tool Exposition 13–17 Joint Venture with: The Machine Tool Trades' Association
Johannesburg Rind Easter Show 14–27 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The British Pottery Manufacturers' Federation
(ii) The British Glass Manufacturers' Federation
(iii) The U.K. Cutlery and Silverware Association
Metz International Spring Fair 29 Mar.–9 Apr. Joint Venture with: London Chamber of Commerce

Place Event Dates Participation
APRIL, 1967
Gothenburg International Sea Transport Exhibition 1–09 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Dock and Harbour Authorities' Association
(ii) The British Marine Equipment Council
Trade Information Stand with Shipbuilding Conference
New York National Shoe Fair 2–5 Joint Venture with: The British Footwear Manufacturers' Federation
Munich Fashion Week 2–6 Possible Joint Venture with: The Clothing Export Council
Cologne International Babies and Children's Fair 14–16 Joint Venture with: The Junior Fashion Group of London
Paris 61st Physical Exhibition 14–21 Not Board of Trade
Milan International Samples Fair 14–25 Official Information Office and Joint Venture with: The Jewellery Trade Centre Export Group
Brussels International Trade Fair 15–19 Joint Ventures with: Appropriate Trade Associations Official Information Stand
Paris International Salon of Women's Ready to Wear Clothing 15–20 Joint Venture with: The British Fashion Export Group
Zagreb International Spring Fair (Medical Section) 15–23 Joint Venture with: The Surgical Instrument, Equipment and Appliance Export Group
(Jurema Exhibition) Probable Joint Venture with: The London Chamber of Commerce
(Transport Exhibition) Possible Joint Venture with: The British Marine Equipment Council
Tokyo 7th International Trade Fair 18 Apr.–7 May Joint Venture with: The London Chamber of Commerce
Barcelona International Motor Show 20–30 Joint Venture with: The British Cycle and Motor Cycle Industries Association Limited
Pirmasens 8th International Shoe, Leather and Shoe Machinery Fair 22–27 Trade Information Stand with the Shoe and Allied Trades Research Association and Joint Venture with: The British Leather Federation
Utrecht International Packaging Exhibition (MACROPACK) 19–26 Joint Venture with: The London Chamber of Commerce
Lille International Trade Fair 22 Apr.–7 May Official Information Stand
Dusseldorf International Fashion and Sales Week (IGEDO) 23–27 Possible Joint Venture with: The Clothing Export Council
Chicago Tool Exposition (ASTME) 24–28 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Machine Tool Trades Association
(ii) The Gauge and Tool Makers Association
Frankfurt International Fur Fair 26–30 Joint Venture with: The British Fur Trade Association
Montreal Universal Exhibition 28 Apr.–27 Oct. Not Board of Trade
Hanover Hanover Fair 29 Apr.–7 May Official Information Office; Trade Information Stand for:
(i) The Association of Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturers and Joint Ventures with:
(ii) The British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers Association (2 groups)
(iii) The Business Equipment Trades Association
(iv) The British Valve Manufacturers Association
(v) The Machine Tool Trades Association (Woodworking)
(vi) The British Stationery and Office Equipment Association

Place Event Dates Participation
(vii) The British Photographic Export Group
(viii) The British Ophthalmic Lens Manufacturers' Association
MAY, 1967
Valencia 45th International Samples Fair 1–15 Official Information Stand
Amsterdam International Philatelic Exhibition 11–21 Probable Joint Venture with: The Philatelic Traders' Society Ltd.
Paris Europrotection 13–22 Probable Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Clean Air Society
(ii) The London Chamber of Commerce
Paris International Heating and Air-conditioning Exhibition 13–25 Joint Venture with: The Building Materials Export Group
Gijon (Spain) First International Mining and Geological Equipment Fair 15–23 Joint Venture with: The Federation of Associations of Mining Equipment Manufacturers
Moscow International Exhibition "Modern Mechanical and Automated Equipment, Packing Equipment and Transportation Conveyances for the Food Industry" (INPRODMASH 67) 16–29 British Pavilion
Gothenburg Swedish Trade Fair 19–28 Possible Official Information Stand and Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Federation of Sussex Industries
(ii) The Ministry of Commerce, Belfast
Paris International Hydraulic and Pneumatics Exhibition 19–28 Trade Information Stand with The Association of Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturers
Budapest International Fair 19–29 British Pavilion
Belgrade International Technical Fair 19–29 Joint Venture with the British Mechanical Engineering Federation
Toronto National Interior Design Show 23–25 Joint Venture with:
(i) The British Furniture Manufacturers' Federated Association
(ii) The Federation of British Carpet Manufacturers
Utrecht International Feed Milling Machinery Exhibition (VICTAM 67) 23–27 Joint Venture with British Agricultural Export Council
Tel Aviv International Agricultural and Food Fair (AGREXPO 67) 23 May–10 June Possible Joint Ventures with:
(i) British Agricultural Export Council
(ii) The Livestock Export Council
Paris International Aeronautics and Space Exhibition 26 May–4 June Ministry of Aviation Theumatic Display and Joint Venture with:
(i) The Society of British Aero Space Companies
(ii) The Society of Environmental Engineers
(iii) Kingston and Thameside Export Club
Trade Information Stand with the Electronic Engineers' Association
JUNE, 1967
Copenhagen International Construction Machinery Exhibition 1–7 Joint Venture with: The Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment

Place Event Dates Participation
Barcelona International Samples Fair 1–15 Possible Official Information Stand and Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Federation of British Rubber and Allied Manufacturers
(ii) The British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers' Association
(iii) The Birmingham Engineering and Building Centre
(iv) The Hardware Manufacturers' Association
(v) The Textile Promotion Consultative Committee
Jonkoping European Agricultural and Industrial Fair (Elmia) 3–13 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Rural Industries Bureau and possibly
(ii) The New Forest Pony Society
(iii) The British Agricultural Export Council
Santarem National Agricultural Fair 4–18 Possible Joint Venture with: Appropriate Trade Associations
Poznan International Trade Fair 11–25 British Pavilion
New York National Electronic Packaging and Production Conference on Electronic Components 13–15 Possible Joint Ventures with:
(i) Electronic Engineers Association
(ii) The Radio and Electronic Component Manufacturers Federation
Frankfurt Achema Chemical Engineering Exhibition 21–29 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The British Chemical Plant Manufacturers' Association
(ii) The Scientific Instrument Manufacturers' Association
(iii) The Chemical Industries Association Ltd.
(iv) The British Laboratory Ware Association Ltd.
Trade Information Stand with the Book Development Council
Ancona International Fishing Fair 24 June–9 July Possible Trade Information Stand
Ndola Zambia Trade Fair 30 June–3 July Official Information Stand Not Board of Trade
JULY, 1967
Naxxar Malta Trade Fair 1–15 British Pavilion
Paris World Dental Congress 7–13 Joint Venture with: The Association of British Dental Traders
Moscow Fifth International Mining Congress and Exhibition 8–19 Joint Venture with: The Federation of Mining Equipment Manufacturers
Paris Eighteenth International Veterinary Congress 17–22 Joint Venture with: The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
New York National Jewellery Trade Show 27 July–4 Aug. Possible Joint Venture with: The Jewellery Trade Export Group
AUGUST, 1967
Malmo International Trade Fair (SKANEMASSAN) 11–20 Possible Joint Venture with appropriate Trade Associations
Wellington 3rd International Trade Fair 17 Aug.–2 Sept. British Pavilion
Hamburg "You and your World" 18–27 Possible Joint Venture or Trade Information stand with: The Hardware Manufacturers Association
Chicago Annual Meeting of the American Hospital Association 21–25 Possible Joint Venture with: The British Hospital Export Council
San Francisco Western Electronic Show and Convention (WESCON 67) 22–25 Possible Joint Venture with:
(i) The Scientific Instrument Manufacturers Association
(ii) The British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers Association

Place Event Dates Participation
(iii) The British Radio Equipment Manufacturers Association
(iv) The Federation of British Audio
(v) The Electronic Engineering Association
(vi) Radio and Electronic Component Manufacturers Association
Cologne International Men's Fashion Week 25–27 Probable Joint Venture with:
(i) The British Menswear Guild
(ii) The Clothing Manufacturers' Federation
New York Fancy Food and Confectionery Show 26–29 Possible Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Cake and Biscuit Alliance
(ii) The English Country Cheese Council
(iii) The Cocoa, Chocolate and Confectionery Alliance
(iv) The Food Manufacturers Federation
Offenbach International Leather Goods; Fair 26–31 Probable Joint Venture with: The National Leather Goods and Saddlery Manufacturers Association
Moscow International Clothing Exhibition August-September Possible Joint Ventures with: Appropriate Trade Associations
SEPTEMBER, 1967
Cologne International Household Goods and Hardware Fair 7–9 Possible Official Information Stand and Joint Ventures with: Appropriate Trade Associations
Dublin Irish International Food Fair 7–16 Possible Joint Venture with: The London Chamber of Commerce
Bari International Levant Fair 7–20 Possible Official Information Stand manned by representatives of the British Consulate, Bari
Paris International Leather Week 8–13 Joint Ventures with: Appropriate Trade Associations
Vienna International Autumn Trade Fair 10–17 British Section and possible Joint Ventures with: Appropriate Trade Associations
Brno International Trade Fair 10–19 Official Information Stand and Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Scientific Instruments Manufacturers' Association, and probably
(ii) The British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers' Association
(iii) The Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment
Frankfurt International Motor Show 14–24 Joint Venture with: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd.
Dusseldorf International Fashion Fair (IGEDO) 14–17 Possible Joint Venture with: The Clothing Export Council
Cologne International Fair of Lingerie, Underwear and Foundation Garments 14–17 Possible Joint Venture with: Appropriate Trade Associations
Helsinki Marine Exhibition (NAVIGARE '67) 15–24 Possible Joint Venture with: The British Marine Equipment Council
Berlin European Aerosol Manufacturers Exhibition 15–19 Probable Joint Venture with: British Aerosol Manufacturers Association
Brussels International Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Exhibition 16–24 Possible Joint Venture with: The Society of British Gas Industries
Seattle 62nd General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church Possible Joint Venture
Plovdiv 23rd International Trade Fair 24 Sept.–3 Oct. British Pavilion

Place Event Dates Participation
Metz International Autumn Fair 27 Sept.–8 Oct. Possible Joint Venture with: The British Mechanical Engineering Federation
Cologne International Exhibition of Fine Food and Provisions (ANUGA) 30 Sept.–8 Oct. Joint Venture with: The Food Manufacturers' Federation
Amsterdam Radio and Television Exhibition (FIRATO) Possible Joint Ventures with:
(i) The British Radio Equipment Manufacturers Association
(ii) The Federation of British Audio
Nairobi Nairobi Show Not Board of Trade
OCTOBER, 1967
Munich Fashion Week 1–5 Possible Joint Venture with: the Clothing Export Council
Berlin German Industries Fair 4–15 British Pavilion Not Board of Trade
Padua Mechanical Handling Storage Exhibition (TRAMAG 67) 5–10 Trade Information Stand with the Mechanical Handling Engineers' Association
Dusseldorf International Plastics Exhibition (KUNSTSTOFFE) 5–12 Joint Venture with: The British Plastics Federation
Lyons International Furniture and Furnishing Accessories Exhibition (Meuropam and Pro-Meuropam) 7–10 Joint Venture with: The British Furniture Manufacturers' Federated Associations
New York National Hardware Show 9–12 Possible Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Federation of British Horticultural Exporters Ltd.
(ii) Hardware Manufacturers' Association
Toronto Supermarket Show 10–13 Possible Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Food Manufacturers' Federation
(ii) The Cake and Biscuit Alliance
(iii) The Cocoa Chocolate and Confectionery Alliance
Milan Italian Salon for Hydraulic Pneumatic and Lubricating Apparatus (Fluid 67) 10–15 Possible Joint Venture with: Association of Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturers
Stockholm Technical Fair 12–18 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Building Materials Export Group
(ii) The Mechanical Handling Engineers' Association
Chicago The 49th National Metal Exposition and Congress 16–19 Possible Joint Venture with appropriate Trade Association
Montreal Canadian Graphic Arts Show 16–20 Possible Joint Venture with appropriate Trade Associations
Gothenberg The Second International Scanpack and Trade Fair 19–25 Possible Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Institute of Packaging
(ii) Other Appropriate Trade Associations
Genoa International Communications Exhibition 12–22 Possible Joint Ventures with: Appropriate Trade Associations
Cologne International Babies' and Childrens' Fair 20–22 Possible Joint Venture with:
(i) The Fashions for Children Export Group
(ii) The Junior Fashion Group of London
(iii) The National Children's Wear Association
Copenhagen International Trade Fair 20–29 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The British Cycle and Motor Cycle Industries Associations Ltd., and possibly
(ii) The Federation of British Horticultural Exporters
(iii) The British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers Association
(iv) The Scottish Council for Development and Industry

Place Event Dates Participation
Cologne International Trade Fair of Sports Goods, Camping Equipment and Garden Furniture (SPOGA) 22–24 Possible Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Federation of British Manufacturers of Sports and Games
(ii) The Camping Trade Association of Great Britain
Lima Fifth Pacific International Trade Fair 22 Oct–12 Nov. Possible British Pavilion
Chicago 23rd Annual National Electronics Conference and Exhibition 23–25 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers' Association
(ii) The Electronic Engineering Association
(iii) The Radio and Electronic Components Federation
Dusseldorf International Fashion Fair (IGEDO) 25–29 Possible Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Leicester and County Chamber of Commerce
(ii) The Clothing Export Council
Cologne International Exhibition of Reprography 25–30 Joint Ventures with:
(i) The Drawing Office Material Manufacturers' and Dealers' Association
(ii) The British Photographic Export Group
Graz Autumn Fair Possible Official Information Stand
NOVEMBER, 1967
Paris International Salon of Women's Ready-to-Wear 4–9 Probable Joint Venture with: The Clothing Export Council
Paris International Building Exhibition (Batimat) 23 Nov.–3 Dec. Probable Joint Venture with: The Building Materials Export Group
Basle International Exhibition of Industrial Electronics (INEL) 14–18 Possible Joint Ventures with appropriate Trade Associations
Turin International Motor Show Possible Joint Venture
DECEMBER, 1967
Milan International Cycle and Motor Cycle Exhibition Possible Joint Venture