§ Mr. Kenneth Bakerasked the President of the Board of Trade how much the Government's contribution will be to the cost of siting the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
§ Mr. MasonSubject to my final approval of the Birmingham scheme, the Board of Trade will make available up to £1.5 million towards the cost of the project.
§ Mr. Kenneth Bakerasked the President of the Board of Trade what bodies have made representations to him in the last two years on the siting of the National Exhibition Centre.
§ Mr. MasonI have received representations from trade associations, chambers of commerce, local authorities, the Confederation of British Industry and the Operatives' Side of the National Joint Council for the Exhibition Industry.