HC Deb 17 November 1977 vol 939 cc311-2W
Mr. Wells

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what financial assistance has been given to British exhibitors at overseas horticultural exhibitions and shows in each of the last five years for which figures are available.

Mr. Meacher

The British Overseas Trade Board has supported participation by United Kingdom firms at seven overseas horticultural exhibitions during the last five years at annual costs as follows:

1973–74 … … £4,823
1974–75 … … £36,221
1975–76 … … £38,186
1976–77 … … £58,748
1977–78 (estimated) … … £71,000

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