HC Deb 11 July 1969 vol 786 c329W
Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will give details of the £3,200 expenditure on purchases by the Countryside Commission for its demonstrations at shows; and to what extent competitive tenders were requested.

Mr. Skeffington

Of the £3,200 estimated costs of producing the Countryside Commission display, approximately £2,050 was spent on design and production of the main display structure and £750 on typography, graphics and photographic work. Competitive tenders were obtained for the main construction contract.

Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what he estimates will be the costs during 1969 of the Countryside Commission's attendance at various shows with its stand.

Mr. Skeffington

Between £5,000 and £6,000.

Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many people visited the Countryside Commission's stand at the Royal Show.

Mr. Skeffington

Some 2,500.