HC Deb 06 February 1970 vol 795 c228W
Mr. Kenneth Baker

asked 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. Mason

Subject 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 Baker

asked 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. Mason

I 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.